5.1.1 Linkspans,
which in the opinion of LR, are likely to be exposed to incalculable
environmental conditions including combinations of swell/wave should,
in the absence of other evidence, have model tests carried out to
establish the likely behavioural response of the linkspan to these
effects.
5.1.2 Model
tests are to be carried out where the effects of passing ships or
the effects of the berthing ship's propulsion units are, in the opinion
of the Designer, likely to be significant.
5.1.3 Testing
is to be carried out by a recognized specialist acceptable to LR and
the tests are to represent accurately the conditions prevailing at
the location of the linkspan.
5.1.4 Model
tests may be either physical or mathematical as agreed with LR.
5.1.5 Results
of any model tests are to be submitted.