🔍 Key Concepts

• Shoring in damage control is used to support weakened structures on a vessel • Different shoring terms describe shape or purpose: flat block, tapered piece, supporting post, or spanning beam • Some materials are meant to press directly against a bulkhead/deck; others span across to distribute the load

💭 Think About

• Think about which option specifically describes a member that spans across or behind a damaged area to carry and distribute the load • Ask yourself: which term is commonly used for a long, portable piece used in combination with shores and wedges to support or reinforce a damaged section? • Consider which items are primarily for making tight adjustments (fine pressure) versus providing broad support over a larger area

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice is associated with spanning or backing up other shoring components rather than making contact alone • Eliminate the option that is mainly used for tightening or fine adjustment rather than broad support • Verify which term is used for a portable beam placed horizontally or vertically to distribute the load across sound structure