Lower Stool - Required Thickness
Required lower-stool top-plate thickness for a bulk-carrier corrugated bulkhead - a screening sizing formula after Erika / Derbyshire.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Span of stool-top plate | m | |
| Cargo + water pressure | kN/m² | |
| Allowable stress | N/mm² |
Source: IACS CSR-BC Part 2 Ch 1
In short
Required lower-stool top-plate thickness for a bulk-carrier corrugated bulkhead - a screening sizing formula after Erika / Derbyshire.