241. In illustration D033DG below, the lower seam of the strake indicated by the letter B is sometimes riveted. Why is this done?

241. In illustration D033DG below, the lower seam of the strake indicated by the letter B is sometimes riveted. Why is this done?

To serve as a crack arrestor and prevent hull girder failure
To reduce construction costs
To increase the strength in a highly stressed area
To provide the flexibility inherent in a riveted seam

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