Section 1 General

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 3 General Requirements and Constructional Arrangements - Chapter 2 Craft Design - Section 1 General

Section 1 General

1.1 Application

1.1.1 This Chapter illustrates the general principles to be adopted in applying the structural requirements given in Pt 4 Additional Requirements for Yachts, Pt 6 Hull Construction in Steel, Pt 7 Hull Construction in Aluminium and Pt 8 Hull Construction in Composite. In particular, consideration has been given to the layout of the Rules as regards the different regions of the craft, principles for taper of hull scantlings, definition of span point, derivation of section moduli and basic design loading for deck structures. Principles for subdivision are also covered.

1.1.2 Where additional requirements relating to particular craft types apply, these requirements are indicated in the appropriate Parts and are to be complied with as necessary.

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