Thick steel plate guidelines for large container carriers

摘要

ABS has issued a new guide intended to provide supplementary requirements for the application of higher-strength, thick steel plates, greater than 51 mm, within the structure of large container carriers. The requirements in the Guide for Application of Higher-Strength Hull Structural Thick Steel Plates in Container Carriers are based on ABS' experience with the design, construction and in-service performance of large and ultra-large container carriers. The society classes the largest container ships currently in service. Application of hull structural thick steel plates in the upper flange of large container carriers becomes a natural choice for the hull structure to meet the required hull girder strength. Steel plates well in excess of 51 mm are now commonly specified for these vessels.