Design pressure on weather-deck hatch covers for seagoing bulk carriers per IACS UR S21/S26 - position 1 or 2 - and required scantling check.
Formula
$$ p_{h} = (0.0296 L + 3.04) \cdot f_x $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $L$ | Rule freeboard length | m | Load Line Convention |
| $x/L$ | Position from FP | - | GA drawing |
| $f_x$ | Position factor | - | UR S21 Table 2 |
Sources
- IACS UR S21 Rev.5.
- IACS UR S26.