Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are... - USCG Deck Safety

Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called _______________.

A intercostals

B tank top supports

C stringers

D floors

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) floors. Floors are the transverse frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened. These structural members provide support and strength to the tank structure. The other options are incorrect: A) Intercostals are longitudinal framing members that run between the floors, providing additional support. B) Tank top supports are the vertical members that support the tank top. C) Stringers are longitudinal framing members that run along the length of the hull, not the tank structure.

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Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called _______________.

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