Pt A, Ch 2, App 1

Table 9 : Local and global acceptance criteria for self-elevating unit (given in % of wastage)

Group of 1 2 3 4
Description of items
items (1) Isolated area Item Group Zone
STRUCTURAL ITEMS OF THE PONTOUN
As applicable for hull of surface unit, see Tab 3.
OTHER ITEMS
19 leg foundation: − − 10 −
plating 25 20 − −
stringer web 25 20 − −
stringer flange 20 15 − −
stiffener web 30 20 − −
stiffener flange 25 15 − −
20 leg: − − 10 −
plating 20 15 − −
column 20 15 − −
bracing 20 15 − −
21 spud can: − − 10 −
plating 20 15 − −
stringer web 30 25 − −
stringer flange 25 20 − −
stiffener web 30 25 − −
stiffener flange 20 15 − −
(1) As applicable to surface unit, see Tab 3

4.6 Yield criteria for critical area 4.7 Buckling strength criterion

4.6.1 The assessment of the thickness measurements is to
be performed using the values given in the Tab 10 for each
structural element with regard to the four criteria defined in
[4.2.3], in the following order:
a) assessment of isolated areas (column 1 in the table). If
the criterion is not met, the wasted part of the item is to
be dealt with as necessary.
b) assessment of items (column 2 in the table). If the crite-
rion is not met, the item is to be dealt with as necessary
in the measured areas as far as the average condition of
the item concerned is satisfactory. In cases where some
items are renewed, the average thicknesses of these
items to be considered in the next step are the new
thicknesses.
4.7.1 These criteria are applicable to surface units having a
length greater than 120 metres. For other unit type those cri-
teria shall be applied.
The structural items contributing to the global strength of the
unit, such as deck and bottom plating, deck and bottom gird-
ers, etc., are to be assessed with regard to their buckling
strength, as deemed necessary by the Surveyor. In such a
case, buckling strenght criteria given in Tab 12 are not to be
exceeded.
Note 1: The minimum thickness will be specially considered for
ships built with excess hull girder section modulus.
Note 2: The surveyor in case of local deformation shall request re-
analysis of the section property with actual thickness measurement.

Table 10 : Local and global acceptance for critical area (given in % of wastage)

Group of 1 2 3 4
Description of items
items Isolated area Item Group Zone
ALL ITEMS
1 plating 10 5 − −
stringer web 10 5 − −
stringer flange 10 5 − −
stiffener web 10 5 − −
stiffener flange 10 5 − −
tubular 10 5 − −
box girder 10 5 − −

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