Section 4 Design loads
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 3 Construction, Design and Test Requirements - Chapter 7 Mooring and Tethering Arrangements - Section 4 Design loads

Section 4 Design loads

Parent topic: Chapter 7 Mooring and Tethering Arrangements

4.1 Environmental loads

4.1.1 Each mooring system or tethering arrangement is to be considered with respect to the following environmental loads.

  1. Wind loading, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.6 Wind loading.

  2. Current loading, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.7 Current loading.

  3. Wave loading, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.8 Wave loading.

4.2 Operational loads

4.2.1 Each system is to be considered with respect to the following operational loads:

  1. Vehicle movement including braking, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.4 Vehicle loads 3.4.3.

  2. Vehicle accident or skidding, see Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.4 Vehicle loads 3.4.3.

  3. Forces arising from the extension/retraction of a pontoon relative to the linkspan bridge/ramp.

  4. Forces transmitted through any linkspan to ship connection.

  5. Wash from passing marine craft.

4.3 Berthing Loads

4.3.1 Each system is to be considered with respect to ship berthing loads as defined in Pt 3, Ch 3, 3.9 Ship induced loadings.

4.3.2 Where appropriate, consideration is to be given to the effects of the berthing ship's propulsion units.

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