Nautical Term: Pillar
Definition of Pillar
A vertical structural element, often referred to as a pillar, is utilized to provide essential support to the overhead deck structure in nautical applications.
For example: During the installation of a new helipad on a cargo ship, the overhead structure required additional support. The engineering team installed a pillar made of high-strength steel, which successfully provided the necessary support to the overhead helipad structure.
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