Measurement of vessels for the Panama canal (1913)
Johnson, Emory R. (Emory Richard), 1864-1950, United States. War Dept · Washington, Govt. Print. Off. · leaf 29
ensed with, the vessel being given compensating strength by web frames and side stringers. Figure 3 is the drawing of a half cross-section of a three-deck vessel. The lower deck isomitted, and compensating strength is given the hull by introducing web frames for eachfifth frame and by stiffening… … MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS FOR PANAMA CANAL. 19 intercostally between the web frames. The web frames extend only to the main deck; and itwill be noted that there is a main-deck beam for each frame and that the main-deck floor is ofsteel plates. The upper deck construction is lighter; there are beams…
