A carling is used aboard ship __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — to stiffen areas under points of great stress between beams
A carling is a short fore-and-aft structural member installed between deck beams to provide additional local reinforcement and stiffen areas subjected to heavy concentrated point loads, ensuring proper load distribution throughout the vessel's framing system.
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