Section 2.6.6 Meaning of the term "parallelepiped"
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Section 2.6.6 Meaning of the term "parallelepiped"

  1 A parallelepiped is defined as "a solid contained by parallelograms" and a parallelogram is defined as "a four-sided rectilinear figure whose opposite sides are parallel". Applying this to 2.6.7.2, the inboard face at its mid-length should be tangential to, or otherwise touching in at least two places, the surface corresponding to the specified transverse extent of penetration, as illustrated in figure 2.6.7 a.

  2 Side damage should not transversely penetrate a greater distance than the extent of 0.2∇ at design waterline, except where a lesser extent is provided for in 2.6.7.2. Refer to figures 2.6.7 b and c

  3 In cases of damage under 2.6.8 and 2.6.9, the assumed shape of damage to each section should be rectangular.


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