Section 2 Application
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules for the Classification of Trimarans, July 2022 - Volume 4 Direct Calculation Procedure - Part 1 Direct Calculation Procedure - Chapter 1 Introduction - Section 2 Application

Section 2 Application

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Introduction

2.1 General

2.1.1 The Structural Strength Analysis and Verification procedure given in Vol 4, Pt 1, Ch 2 Structural Strength Analysis and Verification is mandatory for all Trimarans. This procedure requires the following:

  • A detailed analysis of the ship's structural response to specified load scenarios using finite element analysis.
  • Other direct calculations as applicable.

2.1.2 The loads developed according to the procedure in Vol 4, Pt 1, Ch 3 Load Development may be used instead of the global Rule loads given in Vol 4, Pt 1, Ch 2 Structural Strength Analysis and Verification.

2.1.3 Full details of the procedures to be adopted are to be submitted and agreed with LR, prior to commencement of any analysis.

2.1.4 The responsibility for error free specification and input of program data and the subsequent correct interpretation of output rests with the Designer/Builder.

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