In illustration D033DG below, what is the structural member indicated by the letter K?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — floor
Floors are transverse structural members located in the double bottom, extending from the centerline vertical keel to the margin plate. They provide transverse rigidity, support the inner and outer bottoms, and resist local hydrostatic loads acting upon the vessel's hull.
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