The wooden shoring shown in the illustration is bearing against the hatch coaming and is supporting a load in the direction indicated by the arrows. Which of the following statements is correct for this condition? Illustration SF-0018

Correct Answer: Option C — Shore "B" will support the load without it cracking.

Shoring must be installed to avoid buckling or splitting under compressive loads. Shore B is positioned to distribute the load along the grain or against a structural member in a manner that prevents the wood from splitting at the ends, ensuring the integrity of the emergency repair structure.