Section 14 Direct calculations

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 - Part 4 Ship Structures (Ship Types) - Chapter 9 Double Hull Oil Tankers - Section 14 Direct calculations

Section 14 Direct calculations

14.1 Application

14.1.1 Direct calculations are to be carried out for the derivation of scantlings where they are required by the preceding Sections of this Chapter or by related provisions included in Pt 3 Ship Structures (General).

14.1.2 Direct calculation methods are also generally to be used where additional calculations are required by the Rules in respect of unusual structural arrangements.

14.2 Procedures

14.2.1 For details of LR's direct calculation procedures, see Pt 3, Ch 1, 2 Direct calculations. For requirements concerning use of other calculation procedures, see Pt 3, Ch 1, 3 Equivalents.

14.2.2 Details of direct calculation procedures for determining the scantlings of boundary bulkheads for partially filled tanks are given in ShipRight SDA procedure, Sloshing loads and Scantling Assessment.

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