Question 1935 Deck Safety

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The fore and aft run of deck plating which strengthens the connection between the beams and the frames and keeps the beams square to the shell is called the _______________.

A stringer strake
B garboard strake
C sheer strake
D limber strake
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) stringer strake. The stringer strake is the fore and aft run of deck plating that strengthens the connection between the deck beams and the ship's frames, keeping the beams square to the shell plating. This provides additional longitudinal strength and helps maintain the overall structural integrity of the deck. The other answer choices are incorrect: B) garboard strake is the strake of plating attached to the keel, not the deck. C) sheer strake is the top strake of a ship's side plating, not the deck. D) limber strake refers to the holes or openings in the frames to allow water to flow, not the deck plating.

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