DefinitionA <BULKHEAD> is an <ARTEFACT> and a <STIFFENER> and that is a vertical partitioning for increasing the strenght of a structure or subdividing a structure into compartments and rooms
Are distinguished by: use, location, material, fabriaction etc: longitudinal, transverse, watertight, oiltight, gastight, strenght, wire mesh, pilaster etc. Ship design and Construction Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers
