Draw and describe the transverse section of a bulb flat.

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A Bulb Flat:
A bulb flat is a type of rolled steel section commonly used in shipbuilding as a stiffener. Its transverse section has a distinctive shape: it consists of a flat plate (the web) with a thickened, rounded edge (the bulb) on one side. The other edge is typically a plain flat edge.

The bulbous edge provides several advantages:

• It increases the moment of inertia of the section, making it more resistant to bending and buckling compared to a plain flat bar of the same weight.
• The rounded shape of the bulb reduces stress concentrations, which can be beneficial for fatigue life.
• It is easier to paint and maintain than an angle bar, as there are fewer sharp corners where paint can chip or corrosion can start.
• Bulb flats are often used as longitudinal stiffeners in the ship's hull, decks, and bulkheads to enhance structural strength and rigidity.