Question 4687Deck General70% to pass
The heavier outboard strake of deck plating on a MODU is called the deck __________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) stringer.
The heavier outboard strake of deck plating on a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) is called the deck stringer. Stringers are longitudinal structural members that run the length of the deck and provide additional support and reinforcement to the deck plating. They are thicker and stronger than the regular deck plating to enhance the overall structural integrity of the MODU's deck.
The other options are incorrect because: A) a beam is a transverse structural member, not a longitudinal one; B) a stiffener is a secondary reinforcing member, not the primary longitudinal structural element; and C) a doubler is an additional plate welded onto the existing deck plating, not a separate structural component.
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