The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — deck beam brackets
Deck beam brackets reinforce the structural connection between deck beams and frames, effectively increasing the overall rigidity, ultimate strength, and load-bearing capacity of the deck assembly against dynamic stresses.
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