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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