Section 2 General

203. Direct strength calculations

1. Where scantlings of structural members are determined based on the direct strength calculation, ANNEX 3-1 「Guidance for the Direct Strength Assessment」shall be followed. If the appli-

cation of the Guidance is considered inappropriate, analysis method, loads and allowable stress as deemed appropriate by the Society may be applied.

2. Based on the results according to the direct strength calculation, the buckling strength of the struc-

tural members are to be examined by using the method and

「Guidance for the Buckling Strength Calculation」.

allowable stress given in ANNEX 3-2