Question 1985 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) butt welds. The welds used to join shell plates in flush construction are known as butt welds. Butt welds are used to join two plates or sections of metal that are aligned in the same plane, forming a flush surface. This type of weld is commonly used in the construction of ship hulls, where the shell plates need to be joined seamlessly to create a smooth, hydrodynamic surface. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) continuous welds are a general term for any weld that is uninterrupted, B) seam welds are a type of weld used to join overlapping plates, and D) fillet welds are used to join plates at an angle, rather than in a flush configuration.