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Subdivision - p-Factor (Damage Probability)

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Probability p of damage in a given longitudinal zone per SOLAS II-1 Reg. 7-1 - based on zone length and position along L_S.

Formula

$$ p = 0.4 \cdot (x_2/L_S - x_1/L_S) $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$x_1, x_2$Zone boundaries along L_Smdamage case layout
$L_S$Subdivision lengthmSOLAS II-1 Reg. 2

Sources

  • SOLAS II-1 Reg. 7-1.