Section 1 Stems

101. Plate stems

The thickness of steel plate stems at the load waterline is not to be less than obtained from the following formula. Above and below the load water line, the thickness may be gradually tapered

toward the stem head and the keel.

ness of the side shell plating(at the may be equal to that of plate keel.

ᾼŅ LǾÌÃ Ñ ĮǾL (mm)

And at the upper end of stem, it may be equal to the thick-

fore end part) of the barge, and at the lower end of stem, it