Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on...

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cb06

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51cb06

Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a MODU are called __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a MODU are called __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Structural members used to support or strengthen bulkheads on ships and MODUs • Difference between primary framing (like longitudinals, frames) and secondary reinforcement • Typical terminology from 46 CFR and standard naval architecture texts for bulkhead reinforcement

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: which of these terms is most often associated with strengthening a plate or bulkhead against bending or buckling, rather than forming the main hull shape? • Think about where you usually find side longitudinals—are they normally described as attached to the shell plating along the length of the vessel, or specifically named as bulkhead reinforcements? • Consider the word meanings: which term is most general for any member that prevents a flat plate (like a bulkhead) from flexing too much?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which terms are usually applied to hull shell plating versus bulkhead plating • Check basic ship construction diagrams to see which item name is labeled directly on bulkhead reinforcement members • Make sure the term you choose is commonly used for local reinforcement against buckling, not just a connection piece or cut-out between frames

Question 1 of 27070

Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a MODU are called __________.

intercostals

brackets

side longitudinals

stiffeners