Which of the following shoring materials is a long bar or beam used to distribute the pressure of a shore?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Strong back

A strong back is a rigid beam used to distribute the pressure exerted by a shore over a larger area of a damaged bulkhead or deck. It prevents localized structural failure by spreading the force, ensuring the support provided by the shore is effective and stable.

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