Aux 2 Unit 16 Quiz 1

Aux 2 Unit 16 Q1

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What is the primary cause of transverse stress when a vessel is floating in still water?

C) The vessel's own weight acting on the hull

A) Uneven cargo distribution

D) Vibrations from the engine

B) External wave pressure

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Which part of the ship helps resist transverse stress by increasing the vessel’s overall rigidity?

A) The propeller

B) Deck beams and transverse bulkheads

C) The rudder

D) Lifeboats

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Why are deck beams important in resisting transverse stresses?

D) They act as storage compartments

A) They enhance propulsion efficiency

C) They provide horizontal support and prevent deck deformation

B) They reduce the vessel's weight

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Where is transverse stress typically at its maximum when a vessel is floating in still water?

D) On the upper deck only

A) Near the bow

B) At the midship section

C) Near the stern

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How do longitudinal stringers assist in resisting transverse stresses?

B) By acting as barriers against water ingress

D) By increasing the speed of the vessel

A) By distributing vertical loads evenly

C) By providing lateral support to reduce flexing of the hull

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What is the cause of transverse stress when a vessel is drydocked?

D) Wind pressure

A) The weight of the cargo

C) The vessel's weight being supported by keel blocks and side supports

B) The pressure from water in the dock

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What causes transverse stress on a vessel when it is being acted on by waves?

A) Constant water temperature

D) Mooring lines under tension

B) Wave impact and varying water pressure along the hull

C) Cargo shifting

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Where is transverse stress at its maximum when a vessel is drydocked?

D) At the bow only

A) On the upper deck

C) At the points where the keel blocks and side supports contact the hull

B) Along the sides of the hull

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What structural feature of a vessel primarily resists transverse stress?

A) The ship's paint coating

C) Transverse bulkheads and frames

D) The mast

B) Longitudinal girders only

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