Section 1 Introduction
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 1 Ship Structures - Part 5 Environmental Loads - Chapter 1 General - Section 1 Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

Parent topic: Chapter 1 General

1.1 General

1.1.1 The global and local design loads and criteria detailed in this Part are to be used in conjunction with the formulae given in Vol 1, Pt 6 Hull Construction in Steel to determine the scantlings of naval ships as defined in Vol 1, Pt 1 Regulations.

1.1.2 When appropriate, the load and design criteria detailed in this Part are to be supplemented by direct calculation methods incorporating model test results and numerical analysis for novel designs. Full scale measurements may be required where considered necessary by Clasifications Register (hereinafter referred to as 'LR').

1.1.3 Alternative methods of establishing the load and design criteria will be specially considered, provided that they are based on model tests, full scale measurements or generally accepted theories. In such cases, full details of the methods used are to be provided when plans are submitted for approval.

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