Section 6 Minimum thickness
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules for the Application of Sandwich Panel Construction to Ship Structure, July 2022 - Chapter 3 Design Basis for Panels - Section 6 Minimum thickness

Section 6 Minimum thickness

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Design Basis for Panels

6.1 Application

6.1.1 The minimum thicknesses given in this Section are applicable to new construction and overlay construction.

6.2 Minimum top and bottom plate thickness

6.2.1 The thickness of the top and bottom plate, exclusive of any thickness allowance, is not to be less than as given in Table 3.6.1 Minimum thicknesses.

Table 3.6.1 Minimum thicknesses

Item Minimum thickness in mm
New construction Overlay construction
t1MIN 3,0 3,0
t2MIN 3,0 50% of the as-built thickness

6.3 Minimum core thickness

6.3.1 The thickness of the core is not to be less than:

  1. tc = 15 mm.

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