PART

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CHAPTER 10 Vessels Intended to Carry
Vehicles (1999)

SECTION 2 Vehicle Carrier

1 Longitudinal Strength

1.1 General
The longitudinal strength is to be in accordance with Section 3-2-1 in addition to the following.
The bottom shell and decks considered effective in calculating the longitudinal hull girder strength are
generally to be longitudinally framed.

1.3 Bending Moment and Shear Force

1.3.1 Still Water Bending Moment and Shear Force

Still water bending moment and shear force calculations are to be submitted. These
calculations are to be carried out for all anticipated loaded and ballast conditions. The
distribution of lightship weight is also to be shown.

1.3.2 Wave-Induced Bending Moment and Shear Force

Wave-induced bending moment and shear force may be obtained from the equations in
3-2-1/3.5. Where the block coefficient is less than 0.60, the wave-induced bending moment
and shear force are to be calculated using a block coefficient of 0.60.

1.3.3 Effect of Bowflare Slamming on Vertical Hull Girder Bending Moment and Shear
Force
Where the vessel has considerable bow flare [e.g., a forebody parameter, Ardk (see
5-5-3/11.3.3), greater than 70 m2 (753 ft2)], the effect of bowflare slamming on vertical hull
girder bending moment and shear force is to be considered. Where a direct calculation for
assessment of this effect is not available, the load factor, ku, as specified in 5-5-3/11.3.3, may
be used to obtain an approximate wave-induced bending moment (kuMws) and shear force
(kuFwp) with the effect of bowflare. The coefficient, ku, is to be in association with wave-
induced sagging moment and the coefficient, µ, in the equation is 5225 (2862) instead of 7475
(4094).

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