Required lower-stool top-plate thickness for a bulk-carrier corrugated bulkhead - a screening sizing formula after Erika / Derbyshire.
Formula
$$ t = 15 \cdot s \cdot \sqrt{p / \sigma} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $s$ | Span of stool-top plate | m | GA drawing |
| $p$ | Cargo + water pressure | kN/m² | flood + cargo |
| $\sigma$ | Allowable stress | N/mm² | CSR Table |
Sources
- IACS CSR-BC Part 2 Ch 1.