transverse strength

Historically, this was the dominant method for consolidating the transverse strength of walls.

Even with the introduction of iron construction, this method allowed for simplicity in construction and transverse strength in short vessels.

The transverse strength design of the class, coupled with light hull plating, therefore lacked sufficient longitudinal stability and proved far too flexible and weak in North Atlantic service.

In strength characteristics, the properties of Yule Marble are lower than most of the other marbles for compressive strength and transverse strength, but they are not unreasonably low.