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Web Frame - Required Depth

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Required web-frame depth based on side pressure and span - concept-stage sizing for transverse webs in cargo holds.

Formula

$$ d_w \approx 0.06 \cdot l \cdot \sqrt{p} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$l$Spanmstructural drawing
$p$Design pressurekN/m²rule pressure head

Sources

  • IACS CSR Ch. 6.