Section 2 Deck structure

2.1 General
2.1.1. Where the upper deck is longitudinally framed outside the line of openings in the midship region, this system of framing is to be carried as far aft as possible. See also Pt 4, Ch 9,1.3.

2.2 Deck plating

2.2.1. The thickness of strength/weather deck plating is to comply with the requirements of Table 6.2.1. 2.2.2. The thickness of lower deck plating is to comply with the requirements of Table 6.2.2. 2.2.3. The taper thickness of the strength deck stringer plate is to be increased by 20 per cent at the ends of a poop or bridge where the end bulkhead is situated forward of 0,25L from the A.P. No increase is required where the end bulkhead lies aft of 0,2L from the A.P. The increase at intermediate positions is to be determined by interpolation. 2.2.4. The deck plating thickness and supporting structure are to be suitably reinforced in way of deck machinery, and in way of cranes, masts or derrick posts. 2.2.5. Where long, wide hatchways are arranged at lower decks it may be necessary to increase the deck plating thickness to ensure effective support for side framing.

2.3 Deck stiffening

2.3.1. The scantlings of strength/weather deck longitudinals are to comply with the requirements of Table 6.2.3. 2.3.2. The scantlings of cargo and accommodation deck longitudinals are to comply with the requirements given in Table 1.4.4 in Pt 4, Ch 1. 2.3.3. End connections of longitudinals to bulkheads are to provide adequate fixity, lateral support and so far as practicable, direct continuity of longitudinal strength. 2.3.4. The scantlings of weather deck beams are to comply with the midship requirements for the particular ship type. 2.3.5. The scantlings of lower deck beams are to comply with the requirements of Table 1.4.5 in Pt 4, Ch 1. 2.3.6. End connections of beams are to be in accordance with the requirements of Ch 10,3.

Table 6.2.1 Strength/weather deck plating aft (excluding poop deck)

Symbols L, s, S, k, as defined in 1.4.1 Location (1) Aft of 0,075L from the A.P. (2) Between 0,075L and The greater of the following: 0,15L from the A.P. (a) (b) the taper thickness, see Notes 1, 2 and 3 (c) for oil tankers, the thickness is also to be in accordance with Pt 4, Ch 9,4.3.3. (3) Forward of 0,15L from the A.P. The taper thickness, see Notes 1, 2 and 3, or as (2)(c) whichever is the greater Thickness, in mm

f = 1,1 but is to be taken not greater than 1,0 h4 = tank head, in metres, as defined in Ch 3,5 sb = standard frame spacing as follows: Aft of 0,15L from the A.P.:

mm or 850 mm, whichever is the lesser

(4) Inside poop extending forward of 0,15L

As for a lower deck, see Note 4

(5) In way of the crown s1 = s, but is to be taken not of a tank less than sb or (1) to (4) as applicable, whichever is the greater but not less than 7,5 mm where L 90 m, or 6,5 mm where L < 90 m NOTES 1. The taper thickness is to be determined from Table 3.2.1 in Chapter 3. 2. For taper area requirements, see Table 3.2.1 in Chapter 3. 3. For thickness of upper deck plating in way of the cargo tanks of oil tankers or ore carriers, see also Pt 4, Ch 9, Ch 10 or Ch 11. 4. The exposed weather deck taper thickness is to extend into a poop or bridge for at least one-third of the breadth of the ship from the superstructure end bulkhead.

Table 6.2.2 Lower deck plating aft

Symbols L, s, S, k, as defined in 1.4.1 b = breadth of increased plating, in mm Location (1) Aft of 0,075L from the A.P. but not less than 6,5 mm f = 1,1 but is to be taken not greater than 1,0 (2) Forward of 0,075L from the A.P., inside line of openings (3) Forward of 0,075L from the A.P., outside line of openings (4) In way of the crown or bottom of a tank or (1), (2) or (3) as applicable, whichever is the greater but not less than 7,5 mm where L 90 m, or 6,5 mm where L < 90 m (5) Plating forming NOTE 2 Where the deck loading exceeds 43,2 kN/m , (4,4 tonne- upper flange of 2 f/m ), the thickness of plating will be specially considered. underdeck girders This is equivalent to a tween deck height of 6,1 m in association with the standard stowage rate of 1,39 3 m /tonne. Clear of cargo hatches In way of hatch side girders Minimum breadth b = 760 mm Thickness, in mm

h4 = tank head, in metres, as defined in Ch 3,5 K2 = 2,5 mm at bottom of tank or 3,5 mm at crown of tank

but not less than 6,5 mm As determined by a taper line from the midship thickness to the end thickness given by (1)

s1 = s, but is to be taken not less than Af = girder face area, in cm

2

mm

L1 = L, but need not be taken greater than 190 mm

Table 6.2.3 Strength/weather deck longitudinals aft

Location (1) Aft of 0,075L from the A.P. Modulus, in cm The greater of the following:
3

Inertia, in 4 cm

(a)

(b) (2) Forward of 0,075L from the A.P., inside line of openings (3) Forward of 0,075L from the A.P., outside line of openings As (1)

As determined from Table 3.2.1 in Chapter 3, see Note 1 For oil tankers (see 1.1.4) and dry cargo ships the end modulus for taper at 0,075L from the A.P. is to be derived from Table 5.2.3 item (2)

(4) In way of the crown of a tank or as (1) to (3) as applicable, whichever is the greater Symbols L, s, kL, k, as defined in 1.4.1 b = 1,4 for rolled or built sections = 1,6 for flat bars dw = web depth of longitudinal, in mm h1 = weather head, in metres, as defined in Ch 3,5 h4 = tank head, in metres, as defined in Ch 3,5
e = as defined in 1.4.1, but is to be taken not less than 1,5 m L1 = L but need not be taken greater than 190 m

NOTES 1. For taper area requirements, see Table 3.2.1 in Chapter 3. 2 2. Where weather decks are intended to carry deck cargo and the loading is in excess of 8,5 kN/m (0,865 tonne2 f/m ) the scantlings of longitudinals are also to comply with the requirements for location (1) in Table 1.4.4 in Pt 4, Ch 1 using the equivalent design head, for specified cargo loadings, for weather decks given in Table 3.5.1 in Chapter 3. 3. For the scantlings of deck longitudinals aft in way of the cargo tanks of oil tankers (see 1.1.4) or ore carriers, see also Pt 4, Ch 9, Ch 10 or Ch 11 as applicable. 4. The thickness of flat bar longitudinals, situated outside the line of openings is to be not less than the following: (a) mm where longitudinal continuous through bulkhead (b) mm where longitudinal cut at bulkhead 5. The web depth of longitudinal, dw, to be not less than 60 mm.

2.4 Deck supporting structure

2.4.1. The arrangements and scantlings of supporting structure are generally to be in accordance with the requirements given in Pt 4, Ch 1,4 except as required by 2.4.2 to 2.4.4. 2.4.2. At upper and lower decks above the after peak, deep beams are generally to be fitted in way of web frames. Deck girders are generally to be spaced not more than 3,0 m apart. 2.4.3. Primary structure in the topside tanks of bulk carriers is to comply with the requirements of Pt 4, Ch 7,7. 2.4.4. Primary structure in the cargo tanks of oil tankers, or ore carriers, is to be determined from Pt 4, Ch 9, Ch 10 or Ch 11, as applicable.

2.5 Deck openings

2.5.1. In dry cargo ships, the requirements for deck openings given in Pt 4, Ch 1,4 are generally applicable throughout the aft region except that aft of 0,25L from the A.P.: (a). The radii or dimensions of the corners of main cargo hatchway openings of the strength deck are to be in accordance with the requirements of Pt 4, Ch 1,4.5. The thickness of the insert plates, where required, is not to be less than 20 per cent greater than the adjacent deck thickness outside the line of openings, with a minimum increase of 3 mm. (b). Insert plates will be required at lower decks in way of any rapid change in hull form to compensate for loss of deck cross-sectional area. Otherwise, insert plates will not normally be required. (c). Compensation and edge reinforcement for openings outside the line of main hatchways will be considered, bearing in mind their position, the deck arrangements and the type of ship concerned. 2.5.2. For deck openings in way of cargo tanks in oil tankers and ore carriers, see also Pt 4, Ch 9, Ch 10 or Ch 11, as applicable. For main cargo hatchway openings on bulk carriers and container ships, see also Pt 4, Ch 7 and Ch 8, as applicable.