DECK DESIGN PRESSURES, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and

superstructure and deckhouse decks 0.2 x L + 7.6 = 7.600
forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and x + 6.1
0.1 L = 6.100
deckhouse decks aft of 0.25L, and
internal decks included in the hull
girder bending moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5

SUPERSTRUCTURES AND DECKHOUSE DESIGN PRESSURES

L = 12.2 m & less, L > 30.5 m, in
Location
in kN/m2 kN/m2
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Plating 24.1 37.9
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Stiffeners 24.1 24.1
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Plating 10.3 13.8
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Stiffeners 10.3 10.3
House Tops, Forward of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 6.9 8.6
House Tops, Aft of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 3.4 6.9

DESIGN PRESSURES

Location kN/m2
Bottom Slamming Pressure 63.74
Bottom Slamming Pressure 49.45
Bottom Hydrostatic Pressure 29.90
Side Slamming Pressure 49.45
Side Hydrostatic Pressure 93.78
Fore End 65.18
Wet Deck or Cross Structure 19.19
Water Tight Boundaries 43.99
Tank Boundaries 43.99
 DESIGN STRESS, sa ALUMINUM and STEEL

Location Design Stress, sa

Slamming Pressure 112.50 kN/m2

Bottom Shell
Hydrostatice Pressure 68.75 kN/m2
Slamming Pressure 75.00 kN/m2
Water Jet Tunnels
Hydrostatice Pressure 68.75 kN/m2
Slamming Pressure 112.50 kN/m2
Below Bulkhead Deck
Hydrostatice Pressure 68.75 kN/m2
Slamming Pressure 112.50 kN/m2
Above Bulkhead Deck
Hydrostatice Pressure 68.75 kN/m2
Strength Deck 75.00 kN/m2
Lower Decks/Other Decks 75.00 kN/m2
Deck Plating
Wet Decks 112.50 kN/m2
Superstructure and Deckhouse Decks 75.00 kN/m2
Deep Tanks 75.00 kN/m2
Bulkheads
Watertight 118.75 kN/m2
Superstructure and Deck House Front, Side, End, Tops 75.00 kN/m2
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5. Deck Design Pressures - All Craft
The design pressure, Pd, are to be as given in 3-2-2/11.3.7 TABLE 3

TABLE 3
Deck Design Pressure, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and

superstructure and deckhouse decks 0.20L + 7.6
forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
0.10L + 6.1
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery

ph(1 + 0.5nxx)
spaces, etc.

where:

nxx = 0.477 ← average vertical acceleration at the location under consideration as defined in 3-2-2/1.1.
r = ← cargo density in kN/m3, tf/m3, lb/ft3, not to be taken less than 7.04 (0.715, 44.8)
h = ← height of enclosed store room, machinery space, etc., in m (ft)
L = 48.6 ←craft length as defined in 3-1-1/3

TABLE 3
Deck Design Pressure, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and

superstructure and deckhouse decks 17.32
forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
10.96
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment
superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
10.96
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery

Err:509
spaces, etc.

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7. Superstructure and Deckhouses - All Craft
The design pressure, Pd, are to be as given in 3-2-2/11.3.7 TABLE 4

TABLE 4
Superstructure and Deckhouse Design Pressure

L = 12.2 m & less,

Location L > 30.5 m, in kN/m2
in kN/m2
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Plating 24.1 37.9
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Stiffeners 24.1 24.1
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Plating 10.3 13.8
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Stiffeners 10.3 10.3
House Tops, Forward of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 6.9 8.6
House Tops, Aft of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 3.4 6.9

Note:
For craft between 12.2 and 30.5 m (40 and 100), design pressure is to be obtained by interpolation

L = 48.6 ←craft length as defined in 3-1-1/3

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7. Superstructure and Deckhouses - All Craft
The design pressure, Pd, are to be as given in 3-2-2/11.3.7 TABLE 4

TABLE 4
Superstructure and Deckhouse Design Pressure

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and

superstructure and deckhouse decks 0.20L + 7.6
forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
0.10L + 6.1
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery

ph(1 + 0.5nxx)
spaces, etc.

where:

ation as defined in 3-2-2/1.1. nxx = 0.477 ← average vertical acceleration at the location under consideration as de
n 7.04 (0.715, 44.8) r = ← cargo density in kN/m3, tf/m3, lb/ft3, not to be taken less than 7.04 (0.7
(ft) h = ← height of enclosed store room, machinery space, etc., in m (ft)
L = 48.6 ←craft length as defined in 3-1-1/3

TABLE 3
Deck Design Pressure, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and

superstructure and deckhouse decks 17.32
forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
10.96
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment
 superstructures and deckhouses,
exposed superstructure and deckhouse
10.96
decks aft of 0.25L, and internal decks
included in the hull girder bending
moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery

Err:509
spaces, etc.

L > 30.5 m, in kN/m2

37.9
24.1
13.8
10.3
8.6
6.9

ined by interpolation
TIONS
E)

22 ; 3-2-2/7

Design Pressure

kN/m2

0.20L + 7.6

0.10L + 6.1

5.0

ph(1 + 0.5nxx)

e location under consideration as defined in 3-2-2/1.1.

not to be taken less than 7.04 (0.715, 44.8)
chinery space, etc., in m (ft)

re, Pd

kN/m2

17.32

10.96
10.96

5.0

Err:509
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Part 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
Chapter 2 Hull Structure and Arrangment
Section 4 Frames

SCANTLING CALCULATIONS
(FRAME SPACING)

1 General

1.7 Standard and Cant Frame Spacing

s = 2.08 L + 438 mm for L £ 270 m

where:

s = 0.5 ← standard frame spacing in mm (ft)

L = 48.35 ← scantling length, 96% - 97% of LWL

s= 2.08 x 48.35 + 438

s= 538.561 mm

adopt = 500 mm
 Alloy and Temper Thickness Ultimate Tensile Strength kg/mm²(ksi)
(mm) (in) minimum maximum
5052 - O 3.0 - 6.4 (0.114 - 0.249) 17.6 (25.0) 21.8 (31.0)
6.6 - 75.0 (0.250 - 3.000) 17.6 (25.0) 21.8 (31.0)
5052 - H32 3.0 - 6.5 (0.114 - 0.249) 21.8 (31.0) 26.7 (38.0)
6.6 - 12.5 (0.250 - 0.449) 21.8 (31.0) 26.7 (38.0)
12.6 - 51.0 (0.500 - 2.000) 21.8 (31.0) 26.7 (38.0)
5052 - H34 3.0 - 6.5 (0.114 - 0.249) 23.9 (34.0) 28.8 (41.0)
6.6 - 25.0 (0.250 - 1.000) 23.9 (34.0) 28.8 (41.0)
5052 - H112 6.5 - 12.5 (0.250 - 0.449) 19.7 (28.0)
12.6 - 51.0 (0.500 - 2.000) 17.6 (25.0)
51.1 - 75.0 (2.001 - 3.000) 17.6 (25.0)
5083 - O 1.3 - 38.0 (0.051 - 1.500) 28.1 (40.0) 35.9 (51.0)
38.1 - 76.5 (1.501 - 3.000) 27.4 (39.0) 35.2 (50.0)
5083 - H112 6.5 - 38.0 (0.250 - 1.500) 28.1 (40.0)
38.1 - 76.5 (1.501 - 3.000) 27.4 (39.0)
5083 - H1163 4.5 - 38.0 (0.063 - 1.500) 30.9 (44.0)
38.1 - 76.5 (1.501 - 3.000) 28.8 (41.0)
5083 - H323 1.5 - 3.0 (0.051 - 0.125) 31.6 (45.0) 38.0 (54.0)
3.1 - 6.5 (0.126 - 0.249) 31.6 (45.0) 38.0 (54.0)
5454 - H344,5 4.0 - 6.5 (0.162 - 0.249) 27.4 (39.0) 33.0 (47.0)
5086 - H112 4.5 - 12.5 (0.188 - 0.499) 25.3(36.0)

Grade Tensile Strength N/mm2 (kgf/mm2 , ksi)

 Minimum Yield Strength (0.2% Offset)
rength kg/mm²(ksi) Minimum Elongation in 50mm(2 in.)
kg/mm²(ksi)
maximum minimum maximum percent
21.8 (31.0) 6.7 (9.5) 20
21.8 (31.0) 6.7 (9.5) 18
26.7 (38.0) 16.2 (23.0) 9
26.7 (38.0) 16.2 (23.0) 11
26.7 (38.0) 16.2 (23.0) 12
28.8 (41.0) 18.3 (26.0) 7
28.8 (41.0) 18.3 (26.0) 10
11.2 (16.0) 7
6.7 (9.5) 12
6.7 (9.5) 16
35.9 (51.0) 12.7 (18.0) 20.4 (29.0) 16
35.2 (50.0) 12.0 (17.0) 20.4 (29.0) 16
12.7 (18.0) 12
12.0 (17.0) 12
21.8 (31.0) 12
20.4 (29.0) 12
38.0 (54.0) 23.9 (34.0) 30.9 (44.0) 8
38.0 (54.0) 23.9 (34.0) 30.9 (44.0) 10
33.0 (47.0) 20.4 (29.0) 7
12.7(18.0) 8
Tensile Properties of Ordinary Strength Hull Structural Steel 150 mm (6.0
in.) and Under (1 July 2021 )

Tensile Strength Yield Point min. Elongation (1,2,3) min.

Grade
N/mm (kgf/mm , ksi) N/mm (kgf/mm , ksi)
2 2 2 2
%

A
235
B 400-520
22
D (41-53, 58-75) (24, 34)
E
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-1/3.1
3. Primary Hull Strength - Twin Hulled Craft

3.1 Longitudinal Hull Girder Strength

SM = C1C2L2B(CB+0.7)K3CQ cm2 - m (in2 - ft)

where:

C1 = 5.888 ← 0.044L+3.75 for L< 90 m

C2 = 0.01 ← 0.01 (0.01, 1.44 x 10-4)
L = 48.35 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL
B = 8.10 ← sum of breadth at waterline of each hull
V = 35.00 ← speed
CB = 0.528 ← interpolated value for craft in between 35m and 61m
K3 = 1.300 ← (0.70 + 0.30 ((V/√L) / 2.36))
C = 1 ← (1.0 for steel craft, 0.9 for aluminum, 0.80 for FRP craft)
Q = 1.000 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steel, 0.78 for grade H32 steel, 0.72 for H36

2
SM = 5.888 x 0.01 x 48.35 x 8.10 0.528 + 0.7 1.300 x 1 x 1.000
SM = 5.888 x 0.01 x 2337.4 x 8.10 x 1.228 x 1.300 x 1.000 x 1.000
SM = 1779.69 cm2 - m

SM required = 1779.69 cm2 - m

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3. Primary Hull Strength - Twin-Hulled Craft 3. Primary Hull Streng

3.3 Catamaran Transverse Loadings (1 July 2022) 3.5 Wet Deck or Cross
3.5.1 Wet Deck Design
Mtb = K1 D Bcl (1 + ncg) kN-m (kgf-m, ft-lbs)
Mtt = K2 D L (1 + ncg) kN-m (kgf-m, ft-lbs)
Qt = K1 D (1 + ncg) kN (kgf, lbs)

where: where:

Mtb = ← design transverse bending moment acting upon the cross structure connecting the hulls N1
Mtt = ← design pitch torsional moment about transverse axis acting upon the transverse structure ha
Qt = ← vertical shear force acting upon the transverse structure connecting the hulls F1
K1 = 2.5 ← use 2.5 from 2.5 (0.255,0.255) V1
K2 = 1.25 ← use 1.25 from 1.25 (0.1275,0.1275)
D = 405.00 ← craft displacment in tonnes (kg, lbs)
Bcl = 9.05 ← distance between the hull centerlines, in meters (feet) V
L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL h1/3
ncg = 1.98 ← interpolated value FD

Mtb = 2.5 x 405.00 x 9.05 1 + 1.98

Mtb = 2.5 x 405.00 x 9.05 x 2.98
Pwd =
Mtb = 27306.11 kN-m

Pwd =
Mtt = 1.25 x 405.00 x 48.60 1 + 1.98
Mtt = 1.25 x 405.00 x 48.60 x 2.98 Pwd =
Mtt = 73319.18 kN-m

Qt = 2.5 x 405.00 1 + 1.98

Qt = 2.5 x 405.00 x 2.98 ABS RULES FOR BUILDING
Qt = 3017.25 kN 9. Bulkhead Structure
 9.1 Tank Boundaries
SCANTLING CALCULATIONS The design pressue for tan
(DESIGN PRESSURE) following equations, whic

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3. Multi-Hull and Surface Effect Craft
where:
3.1 Bottom Design Pressure
3.1.1 Bottom Slamming Pressure N3
N1 D h
Pbcg = 1 + ncg FD kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
Lw Nh Bw
pg
N1 D 70 - ßbx nxx
Pbxx = 1 + nxx FD kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
Lw Nh Bw 70 - ßcg h2

0.1 x 405000
Pbcg = 1 + 2.656 x 0.75
50.10 x 2 x 4.05
40500
Pbcg = 3.656 x 0.75
405.8351
Pbcg = 99.79 x 3.656 x 0.750
Pbcg = 273.6232 kN/m2

0.1 x 405000 70 - 10
Pbxx = 1 + 2.656 x 0.75
50.10 x 2 x 4.05 70 - 10 9.3 Watertight Bounda
40500 60
Pbxx = 3.656 x 0.75
405.8351 60
Pbxx = 99.79 x 3.656 x 1.000 x 0.75
Pbxx = 273.6232 kN/m2 where:

3.1.2 Bottom Slamming Pressure for Craft Less Than 61 meters (feet) N3
N1 D h
Pbxx = 1 + ncg FDFV kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
Lw Nh Bw

0.1 x 405000
Pbxx = 1 + 2.656 x 0.75 x 0.1
50.10 x 2 x 4.05
40500
Pbxx = 3.656 x 0.65
405.8351
Pbxx = 99.79 x 3.656 x 0.650
Pbxx = 237.140 kN/m2
3.1.3 Hydrostatic Pressure
Pd = N3 (0.64H + d) kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

where:

Pbcg = ← bottom design pressure at LCG, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)

Pbxx = ← bottom design pressure at any section clear of LCG, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)
Pd = ← bottom design pressure based on hydrostatic forces, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)
ncg = ← vertical acceleration of the craft, g's
12 h1/3 V2(BW)2
= 0.597 ← ncg = N2 + 1 t 50 - ßcg
Bw D
V
= 2.656 ← ncg = 1.39 + kn
√L
kn = 0.256 ← use 0.256 from 0.256 (0.463)
nxx = 0.477 ← can be determined using the equation: ncgKv
N1 = 0.1 ← use 0.1 from 0.1 (0.01,0.069)
N2 = 0.0078 ← use 0.0078 from 0.0078 (0.0078, 0.0016)
N3 = 9.8 ← use 9.8 from 9.8 (1.0, 0.44)
D = 405000 ← displacment at design waterline in kg
Lw = 50.10 ← craft length on the waterline, in m (ft)
Bw = 4.05 ← maximum waterline beam of one hull, in m (ft)
H = 4.489 ← wave parameter, 0.0172L + 3.653 m
h1/3 = 4 ← significant wave height for high speed craft, m (ft)
t = 3 ← running trim at V, in degrees (°)
ßcg = 10 ← deadrise at LCG not to be taken <10° nor >30°, in degrees
ßbx = 10 ← deadrise at any section clear of LCG not to be taken <10° nor >30°, in degree
V = 35.00 ← craft design speed in knots
FD = 0.75 ← design area factor for given values of AD and AR
FV = 0.1 ← vertical acceleration distribution factor
KV = 0.8 ← vertical acceleration distribution factor
AD = 6250 ← design area, in cm2 (in2), for plating 2.5 s2
= 10692 ← design area, in cm2 (in2), for transverse and girders 0.33l 2
AR = 1608.429 ← reference area, in cm2 (in2), 6.95D/d cm2 (1.61D/d in2)
s = 50 ← spacing of longitudinals or stiffeners, in cm (in)
l = 180 ← unsupported span of internals, in cm (in)
d = 1.75 ← stationary draft, in m (ft)
Nh = 2 ← number of hulls

Pd = N3 (0.64H + d) kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

Pd = 9.8 x 0.64 x 4.489 + 1.75

Pd = 9.8 x 2.872909 + 1.75
Pd = 29.905 kN/m2
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3. Multi-Hull and Surface Effect Craft

3.3 Side and Transom Structure Design Pressure

3.3.1 Slamming Pressure
N1 D 70 - ßxx
Psxx = 1 + nxx FD kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
Lw Nh Bw 70 - ßcg

0.1 x 405000 70 - 10
Psxx = 1 + 4.489 x 0.75
50.10 x 2 x 4.05 70 - 10
40500 60
Psxx = 5.489 x 0.75
405.8351 60
Psxx = 99.79 x 5.489 x 1.000 x 0.75
Psxx = 410.8219 kN/m2

3.3.2 Hydrostatic Pressure

Pd = N3 (Hs + y) kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

Pd = 9.8 x 4.62 + 2.98

Pd = 74.509 kN/m2

3.3.3 Fore End

Psf = 0.28FaCFN3(0.22+0.15 tana) (0.4Vsinß + 0.6√L)2 kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

where:

Psxx = ← side design pressure at any section clear of LCG, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)
Pd = ← side design pressure based on hydrostatic forces, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)
Psf = ← side design pressure for forward of 0.125L from the stem, kN/m2 (tf/m2, psi)
y = 2.98 ← distance above base line, m (ft)
L = 2.89 ← craft length, m (ft)
Fa = 3.25 ← 3.25 for plating and 1.0 for longitudinals, transverse and girders
CF = 0.036 ← 0.0125L for L < 80 m
a = 10 ← flare angle, angle between vertical line and tangent to the side shell plating
 ß = 3 ← entry angle, angle between longitudinal line parallel to the center line
Hs = 4.62 ← 0.64H + d

2
Psf = 0.328806 0.22 + 0.150 x 0.648 0.4 x 35 x 0.141 + 0.6 x 1.700
Psf = 0.329 x 0.317 x 8.975
Psf = 0.94 kN/m2
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3. Primary Hull Strength - Twin-Hulled Craft

3.5 Wet Deck or Cross Structure

3.5.1 Wet Deck Design Pressure for Craft Less Than 61 meters (1 July 2022)

ha
Pwd = 30 N1 FD F1 V V1 1 - 0.85 x kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
h1/3

= 0.1 ← use 0.1 from 0.1 (0.01,0.069)

= 2.95 ← vertical distance, in m (ft), 1.176 h1/3
= 0.4 ←wet deck pressure distribution factor
= ← relative impact velocity as given in this equation:
4h1/3
= 3.30 ← + 1 in m/s , for L < 61 m (200 feet)
√L
= 35.00 ← craft design speed in knots
= 4 ← significant wave height for high speed craft, m (ft)
= 0.75 ← design area factor for given values of AD and AR

2.95
30 x 0.1 x 0.75 x 0.4 x 35.00 x 3.30 1 - 0.85 x
4

30 x 0.1 x 0.75 x 0.4 x 35.00 x 3.30 0.15 x 0.7385

30 x 0.1 x 0.75 x 0.4 x 35.00 x 3.30 x 0.1108

Pwd = 11.4980 kN/m2

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9. Bulkhead Structure, Design Pressure - All Craft
9.1 Tank Boundaries
The design pressue for tank boundaries, for both integral and non integral tanks is to be not less than the
following equations, whichever is greater:
pt = N3 h kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)
pt = pg (1+0.5 nxx) h2 kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

= 9.8 ← use 9.8 from 9.8 (1.0, 0.44)

= 0.636 ← greatest to the following distance, in m (ft), from lower edge of plate
panel or center of area supported by stiffeners, 0.01L+0.15 m
= 10.05 ← specific weight of liquid, not to be taken < 10.05 kN/m3
= 0.477 ← can be determined using the equation: ncgKv
= 0.636 ← greatest to the following distance, in m (ft), from lower edge of plate
panel or center of area supported by stiffeners, 0.01L+0.15 m

pt = 9.8 x 0.636
pt = 6.233 kN/m2

pt = 10.05 x 1 + 0.5 x 0.477 x 0.636

pt = 10.05 x 1.239 x 0.636
pt = 7.918 kN/m2

9.3 Watertight Boundaries

pt = N3 h kN/m2 (tf/m2 , psi)

= 9.8 ← use 9.8 from 9.8 (1.0, 0.44)

= 0.636 ← wave parameter, 0.01L + 0.15 m)

pt = 9.8 x 0.636
pt = 6.233 kN/m2
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(DESIGN PRESSURE)

ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-2/5
5. Deck Design Pressures - All Craft
The design pressure, Pd, are to be as given in 3-2-2/11.3.7 TABLE 3

TABLE 3
Deck Design Pressure, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and superstructure

0.20L + 7.6
and deckhouse decks forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses, exposed
superstructure and deckhouse decks aft of 0.10L + 6.1
0.25L, and internal decks included in the hull
girder bending moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery spaces, etc. ph(1 + 0.5nxx)

where:

nxx = 0.477 ← average vertical acceleration at the location under consideration as defined in 3-2-2/1.1.
r = ← cargo density in kN/m3, tf/m3, lb/ft3, not to be taken less than 7.04 (0.715, 44.8)
h = ← height of enclosed store room, machinery space, etc., in m (ft)
L = 48.6 ←craft length as defined in 3-1-1/3

TABLE 3
 TABLE 3
Deck Design Pressure, Pd

Location kN/m2

Exposed freeboard deck, and superstructure

17.32
and deckhouse decks forward of 0.25L

Freeboard deck inside enclosed

superstructures and deckhouses, exposed
superstructure and deckhouse decks aft of 10.96
0.25L, and internal decks included in the hull
girder bending moment

Enclosed accommodations decks 5.0

Enclosed store rooms, machinery spaces, etc. Err:509

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7. Superstructure and Deckhouses - All Craft
The design pressure, Pd, are to be as given in 3-2-2/11.3.7 TABLE 4

TABLE 4
Superstructure and Deckhouse Design Pressure

L = 12.2 m & less,

Location L > 30.5 m, in kN/m2
in kN/m2
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Plating 24.1 37.9
Superstructure and Deckhouse Front Stiffeners 24.1 24.1
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Plating 10.3 13.8
Superstructure and Deckhouse Aft End and Side Stiffeners 10.3 10.3
House Tops, Forward of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 6.9 8.6
House Tops, Aft of Midships, Plating and Stiffeners 3.4 6.9

Note:
 For craft between 12.2 and 30.5 m (40 and 100), design pressure is to be obtained by interpolation

L = 48.6 ←craft length as defined in 3-1-1/3

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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-3/1
1. Aluminum or Steel

1.3 Thickness
The thickness of the shell, deck or bulkhead plating is to be not less than obtained by the following equations,
whichever is greater:

1.3.2 Thickness Based on Secondary Stiffening

ts = 0.01s mm

where:

ts = ← required thickness for steel craft

s = 500 ← spacing in mm (in), of the shell, deck, superstructure, deckhouse or
bulkhead longitudinals or stiffeners

ts = 0.01 x 500
ts = 5 mm

1.3.3 Minimum Thickness

1.3.3(a) Bottom Shell
The thickness of the shell, deck or bulkhead is to be not less than obtained by the following equations:

ts = 0.44 √Lqs +2.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.5 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qs = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σys = 235 ← yield strength for higher strength steel, in N/mm2
`
ts = 0.44 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 2.00
ts = 0.44 x 6.971 + 2.00
ts = 5.07 mm use = 6 mm
1.3.3(b) Side Shell

ts = 0.40 √Lqs +1.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.0 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qs = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σys = 235 ← miminum ultimate tensile strength of 5083-0 aluminum in N/mm2

ts = 0.40 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 2.00

ts = 0.40 x 6.971 + 2.00
ts = 4.79 mm use = 6 mm

1.3.3(c) Strength Deck

ts = 0.40 √Lqs +1.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.0 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qs = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σys = 235 ← miminum ultimate tensile strength of 5083-0 aluminum in N/mm2

ts = 0.40 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 1.00

ts = 0.40 x 6.971 + 1.00
ts = 3.79 mm use = 6 mm

1.3.3(d) Lower Decks

ts = 0.35 √Lqs +1.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.0 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qs = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σys = 235 ← miminum ultimate tensile strength of 5083-0 aluminum in N/mm2

ts = 0.35 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 1.00

ts = 0.35 x 6.971 + 1.00
ts = 3.44 mm use = 6 mm
1.3.3(d) W.T Bulkheads

ts = 0.35 √Lqs +1.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.0 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qa = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σya = 235 ← miminum ultimate tensile strength of 5083-0 aluminum in N/mm2

ts = 0.35 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 1.00

ts = 0.35 x 6.971 + 1.00
ts = 3.44 mm use = 6 mm
w
1.3.3(d) Deep Tank Bulkheads

ts = 0.35 √Lqs +1.0 mm

However, ts is not to be taken less than 3.0 mm
where:

L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

qs = 1.00 ← 1.0 for ordinary strength steels
σys = 235 ← miminum ultimate tensile strength of 5083-0 aluminum in N/mm2

ts = 0.35 √ 48.60 x 1.00 + 1.00

ts = 0.35 x 6.971 + 1.00
ts = 3.44 mm use = 6 mm

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1.5 Buckling Criteria

1.5.1 Uni-axial Compression

1.5.1(a) Ideal Elastic Stress
2
tb
sE = 0.9 m1 E N/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi)
s

where:

m1 = ← buckling coefficient as given in 3-2-3/1.5.2(d) TABLE 3.

E = 206000 ← for steel : 2.06 x 105 N/mm2
tb = ← thickness of plating, in mm (in)
s = ← shorter side of plate panel, in mm (in)
 l = ← longer side of plate panel, in mm (in)
2
0
sE = 0.9 x 0 x 206000
0

sE = 0.9 x 0 x 206000 x #DIV/0!

sE = #DIV/0! N/mm2

1.5.1(b) Critical BucklingStress

The critical buckling stress in compression, sC, is determined as follows:

sC = sE when sE £ 0.5 sy
sy
sC = sy 1 - when sE > 0.5 sy
4sE

where:

sY = 235 ← yield stress of material, in N/mm2

Note: Generally the unwelded yield strength may be used, but due to account shoulld be made for
critical or extensive weld zone.
sE = #DIV/0! ← ideal elastic buckling stress calculated in 3-2-3/1.5.1

1.5.1(c) Calculated Compressive Stress

The compressive stresses are given in the following formula:

( Mt )y
sa = c5 N/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi)
l

where:

sa = ← working compressive stress in panelbeing considered, N/mm2, but generally not

less than the following: fp SMR
N/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi)
CQ SMA
c5 = 100000 ← 105 (105, 322,560)
Mt = ← maximum total bending moment as given in 3-2-1/1.1.2(e), kN-m.
y = ← vertical distance, in m, from the neutral axis to the considered location
I = ← moment of inertia of hull girder, cm4.
fp = 175 ← 175 N/mm2 (17.84 kgf/mm2, 25,380 psi)
C = 1 ← (1.0 for steel craft, 0.9 for aluminum, 0.80 for FRP craft)
Q = 0.78 ← applicable factor for steel or aluminum as defined in 3-2-1/1.1
SMR = 1779.69 ← hull girder section modulus as required in Section 3-2-1, cm2-m
SMA = 0 ← section modulus of the hull girder at the location being considered, cm2-m

0 x 0
sa = 100000
0
sa = 100000 x #DIV/0!
sa = #DIV/0! N/mm2
 175 x 1779.69
sa =
1 x 0.78 x 0
311446
sa =
0
sa = #DIV/0! N/mm2

1.5.1(d) Permissible Buckling Stress

The design buckling stress, sC, of plate panels [as calcualted in 3-2-3/1.5.1(b)] is to be such that:

sC ≥ sa
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1.7 Water Jet Tunnels and Transverse Thruste

1.7.1 Water Jet Tunnels

The thickness for the water jet tunnel plating is to be not less than required by 3-2-3/1.3, neither is it to be
less than the greater of the jet maufacturer's recommended thickness or that obtained from the following
equation:

ptk
t= s mm
1000sa

where:

Pt = ← maximum positive or negative tunnel design pressure, in kN/m2,

as provided by jet manufacturer.
s = ←
k = ←
sa = ←

0 x 0
t= 0
√ 1000 x 0
t= 0 √ #DIV/0!
t= 0 x #DIV/0!
t = #DIV/0! mm

1.7.1 Water Jet Tunnels

The thickness of the tunnel plating for the transverse thrusters is to be not less than required by 3-2-3/1.3,
nor less than obtained from the following equation:

t = 0.008 d √Q + 3.0 mm

where:

d = ← inside diameter of the tunnel in mm, but is taken as not less than 968
mm 968 mm for craft over 40 m in length or not less than 600 mm for craft
40m or less in length.
 ← inside diameter of the tunnel in mm, but is taken as not less than 968
mm 968 mm for craft over 40 m in length or not less than 600 mm for craft
40m or less in length.

Q = 0.78 ← is as given in 3-2-1/1.1

In any case, t is not to be taken less than plating thickness for thruster
tunnels recommended in the vendor's drawing , as applicable.

t= 0.008 x 0 √ 0.78 + 3
t= 0.008 x 0 x 1.944
t= 0 mm

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3. Keels

3.1 Bar Keels

Where bar keels are fitted the thickness and depth is not to be less than obtained from the following
equations:

t= 0.625L + 12.5 mm
h= 1.46L + 100 mm

where:

t = ← thickness, in mm (in.)
h = ← depth, in mm (in.)
L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

t= 0.625 x 48.60 + 12.5

t= 30.37 + 12.5
t= 42.87 mm

h = 1.46 x 48.60 + 100

h = 70.95 + 100
h = 170.95 mm

3.3 Plate Keels

The thickness of the steel plate keel throughout the length of the craft is to be not less than the bottom shell
required in Section 3-2-3.

ts = 5 mm
 use : t= 8 mm

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5. Stems

5.1 Bar Stems

Where bar stems are fitted the thickness and depth is not be less than obtained from the following
equations:

t= 0.625L + 6.35 mm
w= 1.25L + 90 mm

where:

t = ← thickness, in mm (in.)
w = ← width, in mm (in.)
L = 48.60 ← scantling length, 97% of LWL

t= 0.625 x 48.60 + 6.35

t= 30.37 + 6.35
t= 36.72 mm

w= 1.25x 48.60 + 90
w = 60.75 + 90
w = 150.75 mm

5.3 Plate Stems

Where the plate stems are used, they are not to be less in thickness than the bottom shell plating required
in3-2-3/1 and 3-2-3/3, where s is the frame spacing, or 610 mm (24 in) if greater. Plate stems are to be
suitably stiffened.
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1. Aluminum or Steel

TABLE 3
Design Stress, sa, Aluminum and Steel

Location Design Stress, sa(1)

Slamming Pressure
Bottom Shell
Hydrostatic Pressure
Slamming Pressure
Water Jet Tunnels
Hydrostatic Pressure
Slamming Pressure
Below Bulkhead Deck
Hydrostatic Pressure
Side Shell
Slamming Pressure
Above Bulhead Deck
Hydrostatic Pressure
Strength Deck 0.60sy
Lower Decks/Other Decks 0.60sy
Deck Plating Wet Decks 0.90sy
Superstructure and Deck
0.60sy
House
Deep Tank 0.60sy
Bulkheads
Watertight 0.95sy
Superstructure aft
of 0.25L from F.P. Front, Sides, Ends, Tops 0.60sy
& Deckhouse

Note:
1 sy= yield strength of steel or of welded aluminum in N/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi), but n
be taken greather than 70% of the ultimate strength of steel or welded aluminum
2 The design stress for bottom shell plates under slamming pressure may be take
sy for plates outside the midship 0.4L.
3 The design stress for steel deckhouse plates may be taken as 0.90sy

TABLE 3
Design Stress, sa, Aluminum and Steel

Location Design Stress, sa(1)

 Slamming Pressure
Bottom Shell
Hydrostatic Pressure
Slamming Pressure
Water Jet Tunnels
Hydrostatic Pressure
Slamming Pressure
Below Bulkhead Deck
Hydrostatic Pressure
Side Shell
Slamming Pressure
Above Bulhead Deck
Hydrostatic Pressure
Strength Deck 141
Lower Decks/Other Decks 141
Deck Plating Wet Decks 211.5
Superstructure and Deck
141
House
Deep Tank 141
Bulkheads
Watertight 223.25
Superstructure aft
of 0.25L from F.P. Front, Sides, Ends, Tops 141
& Deckhouse
3/1 TABLE 2

eel

ign Stress, sa(1)

0.90sy
0.55sy
0.60sy
0.55sy
0.90sy
0.55sy
0.90sy
0.55sy
0.60sy
0.60sy
0.90sy

0.60sy

0.60sy
0.95sy

0.60sy

/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi), but not to

f steel or welded aluminum.
ming pressure may be taken as

taken as 0.90sy

eel

ign Stress, sa(1)

 211.5
129.25
141
129.25
211.5
129.25
211.5
129.25
141
141
211.5

141

141
223.25

141
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1.3 Strength and Stiffness

TABLE 1
Design Stress, sa

Location Steel and Aluminum

Bottom Longitudinals - Slamming Pressure 0.65sy
Bottom Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 0.50sy
Side Longitudinals - Slamming Pressure 0.60sy
Side Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 0.50sy
Deck Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 0.33sy
Deck Longitudinals - Other Decks 0.40sy
Wet Deck Longitudinals 0.75sy
Bottom Transverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 0.80sy
Bottom Transverse and Girders - Sea Pressure 0.60sy
Side Transverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 0.80sy
Side Transverse and Girders - Sea Pressure 0.60sy
Deck Tranverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 0.75sy
Dek Transverse and Girders - Other Decks 0.75sy
Wet Deck Transverse and Girders 0.75sy
Watertight Bulkheads 0.85sy
Tank Bulkheads 0.60sy
Superstructure and Deckhouse 0.70sy

Note:
sy = minimum yield strength, unwelded condition, N/mm2 (kgf/mm2, psi). For aluminum,
minimum yield stress, welded condition, in N/mm2, (kgf/mm2, psi)

TABLE 1
Design Stress, sa

Location Steel and Aluminum

Bottom Longitudinals - Slamming Pressure 152.75
Bottom Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 117.50
Side Longitudinals - Slamming Pressure 141.00
Side Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 117.50
Deck Longitudinals - Sea Pressure 77.55
Deck Longitudinals - Other Decks 94.00
Wet Deck Longitudinals 176.25
Bottom Transverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 188.00
Bottom Transverse and Girders - Sea Pressure 141.00
Side Transverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 188.00
Side Transverse and Girders - Sea Pressure 141.00
Deck Tranverse and Girders - Slamming Pressure 176.25
Dek Transverse and Girders - Other Decks 176.25
Wet Deck Transverse and Girders 176.25
Watertight Bulkheads 199.75
Tank Bulkheads 141.00
Superstructure and Deckhouse 164.50
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 237.140 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 , given in section 3-2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 117.50 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in 3-2-4/1.3.1 TABLE 1

83.3 x 237.140 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
117.50
SM = 189.1318 cm 3

Fw (a)
FT (b)

WH (b) WT (a)
Plate
Web
PT (b) Flange
PW (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 39 15.3 596.7 -3.452 1.17
Web 12 7.5 90 4.348 225
Flange 7.2 0.4 2.88 11.448 0.384
åA = 58.2 åMo = 689.58 åINA + Ad2 =

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
689.58 1861.76
ȳ = New SM =
58.2 11.848454
ȳ = 11.848 cm New SM = 157.13 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = -16.92%
157.13 - 189.13 x 100
% of overdesign =
189.13
 -2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
ansverse web & etc., in m.
web & etc. between

1 TABLE 1

width thickness
a b
65 0.60
0.80 15.00
9 0.80

INA+Ad2 (cm4)

465.78
451.91
944.07
1861.76
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1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 237.140 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 , given in section 3-2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 152.75 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in 3-2-4/1.3.1 TABLE 1

83.3 x 237.140 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
152.75
SM = 145.486 cm3

Fw (a)
FT (b)
width thickness
WH (b) WT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 1.00 15.00
PT (b) Flange 9.00 1.00
PW (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 15.3 459 -4.633 0.9 644.93
Web 15 7.5 112.5 3.167 281.25 431.67
Flange 9 0.5 4.5 10.167 0.75 931.00
åA = 54 åMo = 576 åINA + Ad2 = 2007.60

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
576 2007.60
ȳ = New SM =
54 10.666667
ȳ = 10.667 cm New SM = 188.21 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 29.37%
188.21 - 145.49
% of overdesign = x 100
145.49
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1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 237.140 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 , given in section 3-2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.40 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in 3-2-4/1.3.1 TABLE 1

x 237.140 x 0.5
83.3 x 1.96
SM =
188.00
SM = 102.9718 cm3

Fw (a)
FT (b)
width thickness
WH (b) WT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 10.00
PT (b) Flange 12.00 1.00
PW (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 10.3 309 -3.113 0.9 291.53
Web 6 5 30 2.188 50 78.71
Flange 12 0.5 6 6.688 1 537.67
åA = 48 åMo = 345 åINA + Ad2 = 907.91

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
345 907.91
ȳ = New SM =
48 7.1875
ȳ = 7.188 cm New SM = 126.32 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 22.67%
126.32 - 102.97
% of overdesign = x 100
102.97
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1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 237.140 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 , given in section 3-2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in 3-2-4/1.3.1 TABLE 1

x 237.140 x 0.5
83.3 x 2.25
SM =
188.00
SM = 118.2074 cm3

Fw (a)
FT (b)

width thickness
WH (b) WT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 15.00
PT (b) Flange 10.00 0.80
PW (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 15.3 459 -4.030 0.9 488.08
Web 9 7.5 67.5 3.770 168.75 296.68
Flange 8 0.4 3.2 10.870 0.426666666666667 945.72
åA = 47 åMo = 529.7 åINA + Ad2 = 1730.47

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
529.7 1730.47
ȳ = New SM =
47 11.270213
ȳ = 11.270 cm New SM = 153.54 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 29.89%
153.54 - 118.21
% of overdesign = x 100
118.21
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1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 237.140 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 , given in section 3-2-2/1 or section 3-2-2/5
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in 3-2-4/1.3.1 TABLE 1

x 237.140 x 0.5
83.3 x 2.25
SM =
188.00
SM = 118.2074 cm3

Fw (a)
FT (b)
width thickness
WH (b) WT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 10.00
PT (b) Flange 15 1.00
PW (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 10.3 309 -3.506 0.9 369.64
Web 6 5 30 1.794 50 69.31
Flange 15 0.5 7.5 6.294 1.25 595.49
åA = 51 åMo = 346.5 åINA + Ad2 = 1034.44

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
346.5 1034.44
ȳ = New SM =
51 6.7941176
ȳ = 6.794 cm New SM = 152.25 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 28.80%
152.25 - 118.21
% of overdesign = x 100
118.21
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 410.822 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 410.822 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
188.00
SM = 204.7827 cm3

WH (a)

PW (b)
WT (b)
Fw (b)
width thickness
a b
Plate 50 0.60
FT (a)
Web 1.00 15.00
Flange 15.00 1.00
PT (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 15.3 459 -5.650 0.9 958.58
Web 15 7.5 112.5 2.150 281.25 350.59
Flange 15 0.5 7.5 9.150 1.25 1257.09
åA = 60 åMo = 579 åINA + Ad2 = 2566.25

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
579 2566.25
ȳ = New SM =
60 9.65
ȳ = 9.650 cm New SM = 265.93 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 29.86%
265.93 - 204.78
% of overdesign = x 100
204.78
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 410.822 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 410.822 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
188.00
SM = 204.7827 cm3

WH (a)

Fw (b)
PW (b)
WT (b)
width thickness
FT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 17.50
Flange 12.00 1.00
PT (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 17.8 534 -5.764 0.9 997.71
Web 10.5 8.75 91.875 3.286 267.96875 381.33
Flange 12 0.5 6 11.536 1 1597.87
åA = 52.5 åMo = 631.875 åINA + Ad2 = 2976.91

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
631.875 2976.91
ȳ = New SM =
52.5 12.035714
ȳ = 12.036 cm New SM = 247.34 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 20.78%
247.34 - 204.78
% of overdesign = x 100
204.78
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 410.822 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 4.03 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 410.822 x 0.5 x 16.26

SM =
188.00
SM = 1479.772 cm3

WH (a)

Fw (b)
PW (b)
WT (b)
width thickness
a b
FT (a) Plate 50 0.60
Web 1.20 30.00
Flange 36.00 2.00
PT (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 30.3 909 -19.278 0.9 11150.44
Web 36 15 540 -3.978 2700 3269.76
Flange 72 1 72 10.022 24 7255.34
åA = 138 åMo = 1521 åINA + Ad2 = 21675.53

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
1521 21675.53
ȳ = New SM =
138 11.021739
ȳ = 11.022 cm New SM = 1966.62 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 32.90%
1966.62 - 1479.77
% of overdesign = x 100
1479.77
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 410.822 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 4.03 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 188.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 410.822 x 0.5 x 16.26

SM =
188.00
SM = 1479.772 cm3

WH (a)

Fw (b)
PW (b)
WT (b)
width thickness
FT (a) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 2.00 30.00
Flange 25.5 2.50
PT (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 30.3 909 -18.016 0.9 9738.03
Web 60 15 900 -2.716 4500 4942.55
Flange 63.75 1.25 79.6875 11.034 33.203125 7794.92
åA = 153.75 åMo = 1888.6875 åINA + Ad2 = 22475.50

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
1888.688 22475.50
ȳ = New SM =
153.75 12.284146
ȳ = 12.284 cm New SM = 1829.63 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 23.64%
1829.63 - 1479.77
% of overdesign = x 100
1479.77
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 17.320 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 77.55 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 17.320 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
77.55
SM = 20.92973 cm3

PW (a)
PT (b)
width thickness
WT (a) a b
WH (b) Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 6.50
FT (b) Flange 5 0.60
Fw (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 6.8 204 -0.904 0.9 25.40
Web 3.9 3.25 12.675 2.646 13.73125 41.04
Flange 3 0.3 0.9 5.596 0.09 94.05
åA = 36.9 åMo = 217.575 åINA + Ad2 = 160.49

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
217.575 160.49
ȳ = New SM =
36.9 5.8963415
ȳ = 5.896 cm New SM = 27.22 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 30.05%
27.22 - 20.93
% of overdesign = x 100
20.93
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 74.509 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 1.50 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 77.55 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3x 74.509 x 0.5 x 2.25

SM =
77.55
SM = 90.03712 cm3

PW (a)
PT (b)
width thickness
WT (a) a b
WH (b) Plate 50 0.60
Web 0.60 12.50
FT (b) Flange 10 0.80
Fw (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 12.8 384 -3.260 0.9 319.71
Web 7.5 6.25 46.875 3.290 97.65625 178.84
Flange 8 0.4 3.2 9.140 0.426666666666667 668.76
åA = 45.5 åMo = 434.075 åINA + Ad2 = 1167.31

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
434.075 1167.31
ȳ = New SM =
45.5 9.5401099
ȳ = 9.540 cm New SM = 122.36 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 35.90%
122.36 - 90.04
% of overdesign = x 100
90.04
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 74.509 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 3.64 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 94.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 74.509 x 0.5 x 13.28

SM =
94.00
SM = 438.379 cm3

PW (a)
PT (b)

WT (a) width thickness

WH (b) a b
Plate 50 0.60
Web 1.00 22.50
FT (b) Flange 15 1.60
Fw (a)

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 22.8 684 -10.299 0.9 3182.99
Web 22.5 11.25 253.125 1.251 949.21875 984.43
Flange 24 0.8 19.2 11.701 5.12 3291.03
åA = 76.5 åMo = 956.325 åINA + Ad2 = 7458.45

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
956.325 7458.45
ȳ = New SM =
76.5 12.50098
ȳ = 12.501 cm New SM = 596.63 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 36.10%
596.63 - 438.38
% of overdesign = x 100
438.38
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ABS RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING HIGH SPEED CRAFT - 2022 ; 3-2-4/1.3
1.3 Strength and Stiffness

1.3.1 Section Modulus

83.3 x p s l2
SM = cm3
sa
where:
p = 74.509 ← design pressure, in kN/m2 given in design pressure table
s = 0.5 ← spacing, in m of the longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc., in m.
l = 3.64 ← length of longitudinals, stiffener, transverse web & etc. between
supports in m.
sa = 94.00 ← design stress, in N/mm2 as given in design stress table

83.3 x 74.509 x 0.5 x 13.28

SM =
94.00
SM = 438.379 cm3

PW (a)
PT (b)

WT (a) width thickness

WH (b) a b
Plate 50 0.60
FT (b) Web 1.00 17.50
Fw (a) Flange 20 1.60

Level
Area
Arm Moment (cm3) d (cm) Inertia (cm4) INA+Ad2 (cm4)
(cm2)
(cm)
Plate 30 17.8 534 -8.835 0.9 2342.57
Web 17.5 8.75 153.125 0.215 446.614583333333 447.42
Flange 32 0.8 25.6 8.165 6.82666666666667 2140.23
åA = 79.5 åMo = 712.725 åINA + Ad2 = 4930.22

åMo INA+Ad2
ȳ = New SM =
åA ȳ
712.725 4930.22
ȳ = New SM =
79.5 8.9650943
ȳ = 8.965 cm New SM = 549.93 cm3

New SM - Req. SM
% of overdesign = x 100
Req. SM
% of overdesign = 25.45%
549.93 - 438.38
% of overdesign = x 100
438.38