Section 2 Materials
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 3 Pressure Chambers - Chapter 2 Acrylic Windows - Section 2 Materials

Section 2 Materials

Parent topic: Chapter 2 Acrylic Windows

2.1 Acrylic plastic

2.1.1 These Rules apply only to windows manufactured from cast stocks of acrylic plastic satisfying the physical requirements set out in ASME PVHO-1. Laminated material is not acceptable for use in the manufacture of acrylic windows. All acrylic sheet casting shall have a nominal thickness of ½ inch or greater

2.1.2 A minimum of two test samples are to be cut and tested from each sheet of casting. The acrylic castings from which the windows are produced must meet the minimum physical properties as well after the castings have been annealed.

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