Section 2 Effective Sectional Area of Strength Deck

201. Definition

The effective sectional area of strength deck is the sectional area, on each side of the barge's cen- tre line, of steel deck plating, longitudinal beams, girders and other structural members extending for 0.5L amidships.

202. Effective sectional area of strength deck

1. The effective sectional area for the midship part is to be so determined as not to give less ulus of athwart-ship section of the hull specified in Ch 4.

2. Beyond the midship part, the effective sectional area may be gradually reduced, and at 0.15L both ends it is not to be less than 0.50 times the area required for the midship part.

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