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2. Boat building - Wikipedia

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   Breasthook: A roughly triangular component located immediately aft of the stem and between the inwales, sheer clamps, or rails of a small boat. Bulkhead: internal transverse walls dividing a hull. Bulwarks: topsides which extend above the deck, often capped with a rail and fitted with scuppers.

3. Container chassis - Wikipedia

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   There are several causes of chassis shortages, but a common problem is excessive off-terminal dwell time. Off-terminal dwell time is the length of time a shipper keeps a chassis/container at their premises. Long dwell times mean less free chassis on-site at ports and rail ramps. [13] [14] An APL 20-foot container and chassis at a loading dock.

4. Deck railing - Wikipedia

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   The typical deck railing is generally built from pressure treated lumber. [14] Posts on a deck are also typically pressure treated wood and standard sizes are 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8. These posts give structural support to the railing assembly and are the most critical part for the safety of the guard rail assembly. [15]

5. Slipway - Wikipedia

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   An old and simple slipway for smaller boats, Ystad, Sweden In its simplest form, a slipway is a plain ramp, typically made of concrete, steel, stone or even wood.The height of the tide can limit the usability of a slip: unless the ramp continues well below the low water level it may not be usable at low tide.

6. Intermodal container - Wikipedia

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   When carried by rail, containers may be carried on a spine car, flatcar, or well cars. The latter are specially designed for container transport, and can accommodate double-stacked containers. However, the loading gauge of a rail system may restrict the modes and types of container shipment. The smaller loading gauges often found in European ...

7. Deck (building) - Wikipedia

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   The deck of a house is generally a wooden platform built above the ground and connected to the main building. It is generally enclosed by a railing for safety. Access may be from the house through doors and from the ground via a stairway. Residential decks can be constructed over steep areas or rough ground that is otherwise unusable.