These supports, in addition to carrying local loads from cargo, etc, serve to keep the deck and bottom from moving toward each other as a result of longitudinal bending of the hull girder.

• 这些支撑，除运载来自货物等等的局部载重之外，也保持甲板和底部避免由纵向船体纵桁弯曲造成的相互位移。