DC 307 Flashcards
What does air blowing out of a sounding tube indicate?
Possible flooding in the tank
What does air sucking into a sounding tube indicate?
Possible fire in the tank
What is an indication of an abnormal sounding reading?
+/- 6inches
What is an AEL used for?
Inventory of a kit bag
What is the process of supporting the bulkheads, decks, and overhead of a compartment to prevent metal fatigue, sagging, and bulging?
Shoring
What is not contained in a shoring kit?
Sounding tape
What sizes do metal shoring come in?
3-5 ft and 6-11 ft
Both models of metal shores fully collapsed have a maximum weight capacity of _____ lbs?
20,000 lbs
What are the advantages of metal shoring over wood shoring?
Metal shoring is adjustable
What types of wood are used for shoring?
Douglas fir and yellow pine
Why are Douglas fir and yellow pine used as wooden shoring?
Because they expand when wet
What are the most utilized types of shoring?
H-type, I-type, & K-type
Which type of shoring is the strongest?
I-type shoring
When is H-type shoring used?
To fit around obstacles
What is not a part of a carpenter square?
The arm
What is a “strong back”?
A bar or beam of wood or metal, often shorter than the shore, used to distribute pressure evenly over a surface requiring shoring, or serve to anchor a patch over a hole
What is a “shole”?
A flat plate,which may be placed under the toe end of a shore, used to distribute pressure or weight and anchor a shore
What is a “shore” ?
A portable beam for reinforcing or adding strength to a bulkhead
What is a “wedge”?
A block that has triangular sides and a rectangular butt end
What is the maximum length of a shore?
30x its minimum butt thickness
Shore angle should never exceed what degrees?
90°
What is the maximum length of a wedge?
6x its minimum butt thickness
Why are wedges used for shoring?
To tighten and hold shoring in place
What is an uncorrected run of shore?
Bulkhead to anchor point