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Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?

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Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?

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• Differences between transverse framing and longitudinal framing in cargo ships • How framing layout affects cargo stowage and usable space in holds • Typical cargo characteristics and stowage patterns on break bulk vessels

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• Think about how break bulk cargo (bags, bales, drums, machinery, cases) is physically loaded and secured in a hold. Which framing system makes it easier to fit and stack these shapes efficiently? • Consider whether the main structural concern for a break bulk vessel is global hull strength against hogging/sagging, or maximizing clear, unobstructed space for cargo in the holds. • Ask yourself which framing system tends to create more internal projections or obstructions along the shell plating that could reduce stowage efficiency.

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• Compare which system (transverse vs longitudinal) results in more internal members running fore‑and‑aft along the cargo spaces and how that affects broken stowage. • Verify whether deep web frames are characteristic of transverse or longitudinal framing, and whether they generally help or hinder cargo stowage. • Check if the main design priority for break bulk vessels is supporting uneven cargo densities or minimizing wasted space (broken stowage).

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Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?

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Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?

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