Section 1 General

101. Application

1. The requirements in this chapter are framed for the construction and scantlings of decks moulded with FRP. The decks such as wooden decks which are composed of other materials than FRP are to be in accordance with the discretion of the Society.

2. The construction and scantlings of decks specified in this chapter are applied for the case where decks are of single skin construction or of sandwich construction.

102. Watertightness of Decks

Decks are to be made watertight construction except where specially approved by the Society.

103. Continuity of Decks

Where upper decks change in level, the change is to be accomplished by gradually sloping the decks, or each of structural members which form decks is to be extended and to be effectively connected together by suitable means.