Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the panting or bulge caused by water pressure. To control this, you should __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — install shoring so the shoring supports the damaged bulkheads without pushing on them

Shoring damaged bulkheads requires careful placement to support weakened structures without exerting outward pressure. Forcing deformed steel outward can fracture structural welds, exacerbate buckling, and compromise watertight integrity during damage control operations.