GroundRules
46 CFR 54.01-30: -30 Loadings (modifies UG-22).
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER F—MARINE ENGINEERING
- PART 54—PRESSURE VESSELS
- Subpart 54.01—General Requirements
(a) The loadings for pressure vessels must be as required by UG-22 of Section VIII of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 54.01-1) except as noted otherwise in this section.
(b) In evaluating loadings for certain pressure vessel applications, the Commandant may require consideration of the following loads in addition to those listed in UG-22 of Section VIII of the ASME BPVC:
(1) Loading imposed by vessel's attitude in roll, list, pitch and trim.
(2) Dynamic forces due to ship motions.
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