Web Frame - Required Depth

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

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

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

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$l$	Span	m
$p$	Design pressure	kN/m²

Source: IACS CSR Ch. 6

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