Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways/Правила постройки и классификации стальных судов для эксплуатации на реках и внутренних водных путях

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These Rules are intended for barges and vessels of welded construction using steels complying with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of the ABS Rules for Materials and Welding (Part 2). Use of steels other than those in Chapters 1 and 2 of the above Part 2 and the corresponding scantlings will be specially considered. Where it is intended to use material of cold flanging quality, this steel is to be indicated on the plans. ASTM A36 steel otherwise manufactured by an ABS approved steel mill, tested and certified to the satisfaction of ABS may be used in lieu of Grade A for a thickness up to and including 12.5 mm (0.5 in.) for plates and up to and including 19 mm (0.75 in.) for sections.

Contents
Part 3 Hull Construction and Equipment
Chapter 1 General
Chapter 2 Hull Structures and Arrangements
Chapter 3 Subdivision and Stability
Chapter 4 Fire Safety Measures
Chapter 5 Equipment
Chapter 6 Testing, Trials and Surveys During Construction - Hull
Part 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
Chapter 1 General
Chapter 2 Propulsion and Maneuvering Machinery
Chapter 3 Pumps and Piping Systems
Chapter 4 Fire Extinguishing Systems and Equipment
Chapter 5 Electrical Installations