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Bilge Plate Thickness

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Approximate bilge-plate thickness from rule formula t = k·(L/100)·√(d + 2.0) mm, where d is draft.

Formula

$$ t = k \cdot \frac{L}{100} \cdot \sqrt{d + 2.0} + 0.5 $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$L$LBPmparticulars
$d$Design draftmhydrostatic
$k$Material factor-steel grade

Sources

  • IACS CSR-H.