Section 2 Design
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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 8 Fendering Systems - Section 2 Design

Section 2 Design

Parent topic: Chapter 8 Fendering Systems

2.1 General

2.1.1 Fenders may be elastomeric, pneumatic, foam filled, or of other suitable form.

2.1.2 For limiting deflections under abnormal impact conditions, reference is to be made to the manufacturer's published performance characteristics.

2.1.3 Special consideration will be given to fenders manufactured for a specific installation.

2.1.4 Where fenders are located between the bankseat and the shore end of the linkspan, suitable rubbing strips or other means of protection are to be provided at the ship-to-linkspan contact zone.

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