Question 4679Deck General70% to pass
Between the side frames on a MODU, support for the deck beams is provided by _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) stanchions.
Between the side frames on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU), the support for the deck beams is provided by stanchions. Stanchions are vertical structural members that extend from the bottom of the hull to the deck, acting as intermediate supports for the deck beams. This arrangement helps distribute the weight of the deck and any loads on the MODU, ensuring structural integrity.
The other options are incorrect because web frames are horizontal structural members, deck stringers run lengthwise to support the deck, and brackets are smaller reinforcing members, none of which specifically provide the required support between the side frames for the deck beams on a MODU.
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