Deck General · Ship Construction — Framing
In longitudinal framing (as opposed to transverse framing), the main strength members run:
- AFore-and-aft, resisting the longitudinal bending of hogging/sagging✓ Correct
- BAthwartships only
- CVertically only
- DDiagonally only
Explanation
Longitudinal framing runs the principal stiffeners fore-and-aft to resist the longitudinal bending (hog/sag) of long ships such as tankers and bulkers. Transverse framing (ribs athwartships) suits shorter vessels; many ships use a combined (mixed) system.
Authority: Naval architecture; ship construction
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