Question 2808 Deck General

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The procedure of strengthening damaged structures on a MODU by using wood or steel is called _______________.

A shoring
B battening
C blocking
D bracing
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) shoring. Shoring is the process of strengthening or supporting damaged structures on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) using wood or steel. This is a common practice in the maritime industry to stabilize and reinforce structures that have been compromised or damaged. The other options, such as battening, blocking, and bracing, are related techniques, but shoring is the term specifically used for the process of using wood or steel to shore up and support damaged structures on a MODU.

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