Structures Part 2

Multiple Select

Why are structures important? What do they do?

• Keep water out

• Withstand multiple loads including collisions/allisions, mooring, bending, etc stresses

• Withstand weight and buoyancy loads and stresses

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a longitudinal member?

• Web frame

• Ordinary frame

• Center Vertical Keel

• Watertight bulkhead

Multiple Choice

What is the main benefit of longitudinal framing?

• Withstand mooring stresses

• Withstand bending stresses

• Good cross-sectional strength

Multiple Choice

Most ships are a combination of longitudinally framed and transverse framed.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What type of framing is found in the stern?

• Transverse Framing

• Longitudinal Framing

Multiple Choice

What type of framing can you find in the engine room?

• Transverse Framing

• Longitudinal Framing

Multiple Select

What type of loads are primarily found in engine rooms?

• Machinery Weight

• Thrust bearings

• Increased loads due to pitch and roll

• Bending moments

• Bending Moments

Multiple Choice

What type of framing is located in the bow?

• Transverse Framing

• Longitudinal Framing