Exam Question
(a) Explain what is meant by panting and pounding and state which parts of the ship are affected?
(b) Describe in brief the loading conditions which give rise to hogging and sagging stresses.
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 Aug 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Panting and Pounding
#### Panting
**1. Definition:**
Panting refers to the recurring in-and-out flexing movement of the ship's shell plating. This movement is analogous to the chest of an animal panting after exertion.
#### Panting
**1. Definition:**
Panting refers to the recurring in-and-out flexing movement of the ship's shell plating. This movement is analogous to the chest of an animal panting after exertion.
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