🔍 Key Concepts

• Damage control shoring strength vs. size and weight • Typical Navy/USCG practice for wooden shores used to support bulkheads and decks • Difference between small wedges/strongbacks and main shoring members

💭 Think About

• Think about which size gives enough compressive strength and bearing area to support heavy loads without crushing, but is still light enough for a team to handle quickly in an emergency. • Which of these sizes is most commonly referenced in damage control manuals for the primary vertical or angled shores, not for wedges or pads? • Consider which dimensions would be overkill (too heavy, hard to handle) and which would be too weak for major structural support.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the typical standard size listed for main shores (not wedges or cleats) in damage control training materials. • Check which dimension is commonly stocked aboard for compression shoring in lengths less than 10 feet. • Eliminate options that are more appropriate for small fitting pieces (wedge stock, pad pieces) rather than primary load‑bearing shores.