Section 5 Superstructure Frames

501. Scantlings

The section modulus of superstructure frames is not to be less than formula:

Ě Ņ ǼĊᾨ Ã (cm3)

obtained from the following

where:

S = Frame spacing (m)

l = Tween deck height (m), but not to be less than 1.8 m

Ǽ = Coefficient specified in the following

For 0.125Ã from the fore end : 0.74, For others : 0.57