Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 3 Construction, Design and Test Requirements - Chapter 6 Passenger Walkway Strength - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 6 Passenger Walkway Strength

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter provides the design requirements for walkways and their support structures.

1.1.2 This Chapter is not applicable to ships' gangways, accommodation ladders, pilot ladders, or service/maintenance platforms, etc. on linkspans.

1.1.3 Walkways providing access as part of a linkspan may be an independent structure or may be integrated into the linkspan bridge or vehicle ramp. Suitable segregation of vehicular from other traffic is to be provided.

1.2 Objective

1.2.1 The scantlings and supporting arrangements are to be consistent with the method of support, the environmental conditions prevailing at the operating location, the berthing conditions and the specified pedestrian loading data.

1.2.2 Additionally, consideration is to be given, as appropriate, to the proposed frequency of use.

1.3 Information required for approval

1.3.1  See Pt 3, Ch 1, 8 Information required for approval.

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