Section 3 Vibration
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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 6 Passenger and Crew Accommodation Comfort - Section 3 Vibration

Section 3 Vibration

3.1 Assessment criteria

3.1.1 Where a space is occupied by both passengers and crew, the more stringent of the relevant requirements apply unless agreed between the Builder and Owner and this agreement advised to LR.

3.1.2 The limits apply to vertical, longitudinal and transverse vibrations which are to be assessed separately.

3.1.3 Under test conditions specified in Pt 3, Ch 6, 4.2 Test conditions, the applicable vibration levels specified in Table 6.3.1 High speed craft - Maximum vibration levels, Table 6.3.2 Yacht - Maximum vibration levels and Table 6.3.3 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels should not be exceeded.

Table 6.3.1 High speed craft - Maximum vibration levels

Standard: ISO 20283-5
Units: Frequency weighted velocity level (1–80 Hz), mm/s r.m.s.
Acceptance Numeral
Location 1 2 3
Public spaces 2,5 3,2 3,6

Table 6.3.2 Yacht - Maximum vibration levels

Standard: ISO 20283-5
Units: Frequency weighted velocity level (1–80 Hz), mm/s r.m.sua
Acceptance Numeral
Location 1 2 3
Cabins and lounges 1,8 2,0 2,5
Public spaces 2,5 2,9 3,3
Open recreation decks 2,5 3,2 3,8

Note The vibration level may be exceeded by 0,3 mm/s in the yacht's aft body directly above the propellers.

Table 6.3.3 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels

Standard: ISO 20283-5
Units: Frequency weighted velocity level (1–80 Hz), mm/s
Location  
Accommodation and navigation spaces 3,5
Work spaces 5,0

3.1.4 Acceptance of vibration levels greater than those specified in Table 6.3.1 High speed craft - Maximum vibration levels, Table 6.3.2 Yacht - Maximum vibration levels and Table 6.3.3 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels may be considered for assignment of the applicable class notation where agreed between the Owner, Builder and LR.

3.2 Passenger accommodation and public spaces

3.2.1 Passenger spaces are to comply with the overall vibration levels specified in Table 6.3.1 High speed craft - Maximum vibration levels and Table 6.3.2 Yacht - Maximum vibration levels.

3.2.2 No more than 20 per cent of all passenger spaces/areas and public spaces should exceed the relevant vibration criteria specified in Table 6.3.1 High speed craft - Maximum vibration levels and Table 6.3.2 Yacht - Maximum vibration levels by more than 0,3 mm/s.

3.3 Crew accommodation and work spaces

3.3.1 Crew spaces are to comply with the overall vibration levels specified in Table 6.3.3 Crew spaces - Maximum vibration levels.


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