Question 4685 Deck General
70% to passLighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the MODU side plating are called _______________.
A
intercostals
B
side frames
C
stringers
D
side stiffeners
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) stringers. Stringers are the lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the side plating of a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU). They run parallel to the ship's length and help reinforce the side shell plating, providing additional longitudinal strength and support. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Intercostals are transverse framing members, not longitudinal. B) Side frames are the main vertical frames on the side shell. D) Side stiffeners is a more general term that could include both stringers and side frames.
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