Question 4662Deck General70% to pass
The deck loads on a MODU are distributed through the deck beams to the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) frames.
On a MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit), the deck loads are distributed through the deck beams to the vessel's frames. The frames are the primary structural members that run vertically and support the deck, transmitting the loads from the deck to the hull. This is in accordance with standard naval architecture principles and the regulatory requirements for MODU design and construction.
The other options are incorrect because: A) plates are not the primary load-bearing members, B) the hull is not directly supporting the deck loads, and C) stringers are secondary structural members that would not be the final recipients of the deck loads.
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