Section 1 General
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 3 Ship Structures (General) - Chapter 3 Structural Design - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

Parent topic: Chapter 3 Structural Design

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter illustrates the general principles to be adopted in applying the Rule structural requirements given in Pt 3 Ship Structures (General) and Pt 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types). In particular, consideration has been given to the layout of the Rules as regards the different regions of the ship, principles for taper of hull scantlings, definition of span point, derivation of section moduli and basic design loading for deck structures. Principles for subdivision are also covered.

1.1.2 Where additional requirements relating to particular ship types apply, these are, in general, dealt with under the relevant ship type Chapter in Pt 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types).

1.1.3 The requirements in this chapter are not applicable to Double Hull Oil Tankers or Bulk Carriers with a CSR notation (see Pt 1, Ch 2, 2.3 Class notations (hull)) with the exception of Pt 3, Ch 3, 4.7 Separation and protection of tanks which is to be complied with.

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