If a vessel is sagging, what kind of stress is placed on the sheer strake?
A. Compression
B. Tension
C. Thrust
D. Racking
A. Compression
B. Tension
C. Thrust
D. Racking
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ReplyDeleteA. Compression is the best answer. With Compression the mode of failure is buckling.
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