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1 General

  1.1 The purpose of this standard is to provide procedures and relevant design parameters of limit state design of cargo containment systems of a novel configuration in accordance with section 4.27 of this Code.

  1.2 Limit state design is a systematic approach where each structural element is evaluated with respect to possible failure modes related to the design conditions identified in section 4.3.4 of this Code. A limit state can be defined as a condition beyond which the structure, or part of a structure, no longer satisfies the requirements.

  1.3 The limit states are divided into the three following categories:

  • .1 Ultimate Limit States (ULS), which correspond to the maximum loadcarrying capacity or, in some cases, to the maximum applicable strain, deformation or instability in structure resulting from buckling and plastic collapse; under intact (undamaged) conditions;

  • .2 Fatigue Limit States (FLS), which correspond to degradation due to the effect of cyclic loading; and

  • .3 Accident Limit States (ALS), which concern the ability of the structure to resist accident situations.

  1.4 Part A through part D of chapter 4 of this Code shall be complied with as applicable depending on the cargo containment system concept.

Parent topic: Appendix 5 – Standard for the Use of Limit State Methodologies in the Design of Cargo Containment Systems of Novel Configuration
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