Transverse bulkhead

Japanese: 横隔壁 - おうかくへき
Transverse bulkhead

…The side structure is connected to the deck structure and the bottom structure, and together with them, it provides the longitudinal strength and also supports the load from the deck. Bulkheads are wall-like structures that divide the hull below the upper deck horizontally or vertically. Those that run horizontally to the hull are called transverse bulkheads, and those that run lengthwise are called longitudinal bulkheads. There are various types depending on the purpose, but the most important is the watertight bulkhead that forms a watertight compartment. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "transverse bulkhead" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…船側構造は甲板構造および船底構造と接続し,両者とともに縦強度を受けもち,また甲板からの荷重も支持する。隔壁は上甲板下の船体を横方向,あるいは縦方向に区画している壁状の構造物で,船体に対して横方向に設けられるものを横隔壁,長さ方向に設けられるものを縦隔壁という。目的に応じていろいろのものがあるが,もっとも重要なものは水密区画を形成する水密隔壁である。…

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