1
Q
What is the deck?
A
- A horizontal watertight platform which encloses the hull.
- A solid working platform capable of supporting any loads resting on it.
2
Q
What is deck plating?
A
-Longitudinal strakes of plating across the width of the ship.
3
Q
What are types of deck structures?
A
- Hatchways
- Engine casing
- Pumproom
4
Q
How does deck stiffening occur?
A
- With longitudinal framing, a series of closely spaced longitudinals are used in addition to deep web transverses.
- With transverse framing, transverse deck beams are used at every frame space.
5
Q
What are deck beams?
A
- Beams are fitted across the width of the vessel and are joined to the side frames by brackets know as “beam knees”
- Longitudinal girders which run alongside the hatchways are fitted on the vessel.
6
Q
What is a Bullwark?
A
-Barriers fitted to the deck edge for the protection of passengers and crew and to avoid items being lost overboard if the ship is rolling excessively.
7
Q
What is the railings and their specifications?
A
- Unlike bullwalks, railings are set back from the edge.
- The max lower rail spacing is 230mm
- The max spacing for rails above the lower rail is 380mm
