Section 8 Testing
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Floating Docks and Dock Gates, July 2022 - Part 2 Rules for construction - Chapter 2 Structures – Dock Gates - Section 8 Testing

Section 8 Testing

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Structures – Dock Gates

8.1 Floating dock gates

8.1.1 Floating dock gates are to be tested in accordance with the requirements of Pt 2, Ch 1, 7 Testing.

8.1.2 Ballast tanks emptied by air pressure are to be tested to the setting pressure of the safety valves.

8.1.3 Where necessary, additional temporary supports are to be fitted to the dock gate to prevent excessive deformation.

8.2 Other dock gates

8.2.1 Non-floating dock gates are to be structurally tested to a head of water corresponding to the depth of the dry dock.

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