Any plate or shape which contributes to the strength of the vessel. Some members may be strength members when considering longitudinal strength but not when considering transverse strength, and vice versa.
Nyiphi na ipleyiti okanye isakhelo esithi sibe nokuncedisa kumandla enqanawe. Amanye amalungu angangamalungu anamandla xa sijonge amandla obude kodwa esingajongi amandla anqamlezayo, ngokuphendulelekileyo.