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.

In shoring applications, the load should be applied against the grain or in a manner that utilizes the structural strength of the timber. Shore B is positioned to support the load effectively without inducing the splitting or cracking forces that would occur if the load were applied incorrectly.