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Watertight doors
In some situations, it is necessary to pierce bulkheads to allow crew or passengers through. In this case, a sliding…
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Watertight bulkheads
A watertight bulkhead is a transverse bulkhead mounted on the tank top and it must extend right to the uppermost…
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Stresses and constraints on ship structure
Static stresses and constraints These stresses are measured when the ship is not under way. They are often caused by…
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Types of construction
Transverse framing Transverse framing is used primarily for ships less than 120 metres in length. The floors, frames and beams…
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Longitudinal framing, deck and shell
Deck girders: These are longitudinal members that combine with the beams to form the longitudinal framing of the deck. Longitudinals:…