Section 17 Static and dynamic motions
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 17 Static and dynamic motions

Section 17 Static and dynamic motions

17.1 Functional objective

17.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate when exposed to the range of submarine static and dynamic motionswhich can be experienced on a submarine for all foreseeable operating conditions.

17.2 Performance requirements

17.2.1 The maximum submarine static and transient angles of heel, roll, trim and pitch shall be defined for normal and abnormal operating conditions.

17.2.2 The maximum submarine vertical, transverse and longitudinal accelerations shall be defined for normal and abnormal operating conditions. Accelerations should consider the surface, near surface and deep operating conditions, submarine manoeuvring capabilities, surface stability and motions from sea states defined in Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 2, 16 Surface waves.

17.2.3 Submarine motions and accelerations should include dynamic effects from submarine manoeuvring, motions and weapon launch, e.g. snap roll, ejection of payload. Separate criteria may be defined for short periods of time for controlled operations.

17.2.4 The maximum static and transient hydrodynamic loads are to be defined for all external appendages and control surfaces for normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions.

17.2.5 The maximum and minimum transient accelerations shall be defined for emergency operating conditions. The following accident scenarios shall be considered: broaching, recovery from depth excursion. For collision scenarios, see Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 2, 27 Bow collision.

17.2.6 The localised maximum acceleration shall be defined for launching systems or wave impact loads, e.g. gun or weapon system.

17.2.7 Shock acceleration is to be defined as a survivability requirement.

17.2.8 The angles of heel, roll, trim pitch and accelerations defined shall take account of the impact on the embarked persons.

17.2.9 The systems, equipment and components are to be verified as being effective and safe for the full range of submarine motions.


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