Deck General USCG Question #4188 (Set 134)

Where is thicker plating usually found in the construction of integral tanks on a MODU?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — At the bottom of the tank

Hydrostatic pressure increases linearly with depth. Consequently, integral tank bottom plating experiences the maximum head pressure, requiring thicker structural steel plates than the top.

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