Edition 2009

GL Rules and Programs 11.0

User Guide

About GL Rules and Programs GL Rules and Programs (GLRP), Version 11.0/2009 is an inter active Microsoft Windows-based information and calculation system that gives you easy access to GL Rules and Guidelines.

GLRP allows you to search and view rule information relevant to your needs. The rules are displayed with the Acrobat Reader from Adobe**).

In addition you can calculate scantling requirements for the hull structures of various ship types using the program GL Rules ND.

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ContentsGL Rules and Guidelines 4 I Ship Technology 4 II Materials and Welding 6 III Naval Ship Technology 7 IV Industrial Services 8 V Analysis Techniques 8 VI Additional Rules and Guidelines 9

IACS Common Structural Rules and Complementary Rules of Germanischer Lloyd 12

Information on Recent IMO Legislation 12System Requirements 13Setting Up GL Rules and Programs 13Viewing GL Rules and Guidelines 14Tips and Tricks 14Calculating with GL Programs 14Programmed Rules 15

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Chapter 18 Harmony Class – Rules on Rating Noise and Vibration for Comfort, Cruise Ships (v > 25kn)Chapter 19 Guidelines for the Carriage of Refrigerated Containers on Board ShipsChapter 20 Stowage and Lashing of ContainersChapter 21 VentilationChapter 22 Guidelnes for the Construction of Polar Class Ships

Part 2 Inland Navigation VesselsChapter 1 Classification and SurveysChapter 2 Hull Design and ConstructionChapter 3 Machinery, Systems and Electricity Chapter 4 Additional Requirements for Notations

Part 3 Special CraftChapter 1 High Speed CraftChapter 2 Yachts ≥ 24 mChapter 3 Yachts and Boats up to 24 mChapter 4 Guidelines for Lifeboats ans Rescue BoatsChapter 5 Floating Docks

GL Rules and Guidelines I Ship TechnologyPart 0 Classification and SurveysPart 1 Seagoing Ships

Chapter 1 Hull StructuresChapter 2 Machinery InstallationsChapter 3 Electrical InstallationsChapter 4 AutomationChapter 5 Structural Rules for Container Ships Chapter 6 Liquefied Gas CarriersChapter 7 Chemical TankersChapter 8 Fishing VesselsChapter 9 Oil Recovery VesselsChapter 10 Refrigerating InstallationsChapter 11 One-Man Control ConsoleChapter 12 Chemical Recovery VesselsChapter 14 Redundant Propulsion and Steering SystemsChapter 15 Dynamic Positioning SystemsChapter 16 Harmony Class – Rules on Rating Noise and Vibration for Comfort, Cruise Ships (v ≤ 25kn)Chapter 17 Guidelines for Machinery Condition Monitoring

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Part 2 Non-Metallic MaterialsChapter 1 Fibre Reinforced Plastics and Bonding Chapter 2 Wooden MaterialsChapter 3 Guidelines for Elastomeric Adhesives and Adhesive Joints

Part 3 WeldingChapter 1 General Requirements, Proof of Qualifications, ApprovalsChapter 2 Design, Fabrication and Inspection of Welded JointsChapter 3 Welding in the Various Fields of Application

III Naval Ship TechnologyPart 0 Classification and SurveysPart 1 Surface Ships

Chapter 1 Hull Structures and Ship EquipmentChapter 2 Propulsion PlantsChapter 3a Electrical InstallationsChapter 3b AutomationChapter 4 Ship Operation Installations and Auxiliary Systems

Part 4 Rigging TechnologyChapter 1 Tall Ship RigsChapter 2 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Large Modern Yacht RigsChapter 3 Guidelines for the Type Approval of Carbon Strand and PBO Cable Rigging for Sailing Yachts

Part 5 Underwater TechnologyChapter 1 Diving Systems and Diving SimulatorsChapter 2 SubmersiblesChapter 3 Underwater Equipment

II Materials and WeldingPart 1 Metallic Materials

Chapter 1 Principles and Test ProceduresChapter 2 Steel and Iron MaterialsChapter 3 Non-Ferrous MetalsChapter 4 EquipmentChapter 5 Materials for Propeller FabricationChapter 6 Special Materials for Naval Ships

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VI Additional Rules and Guidelines Part 1 Container Technology

Chapter 1 Guidelines for the Construction, Repair and Testing of Freight Containers

Part 3 Machinery InstallationsChapter 4 Guidelines for Equipment on Fire Fighting ShipsChapter 5 Guidelines for Design, Equipment and Testing of Gas Welding Installations on Seagoing ShipsChapter 6 Guidelines for the Construction, Equipment and Testing of Closed Fuel Oil Overflow SystemsChapter 11 Guidelines for the Use of Fuel Cell Systems on Board of Ships and Boats

Part 4 Diesel EnginesChapter 1 Guidelines for Mass Produced Engines Chapter 2 Guidelines for the Calculation of Crankshafts for Internal Combustion EnginesChapter 3 Guidelines for the Seating of Propulsion Plants and Auxiliary Machinery

Part 2 Sub-Surface ShipsChapter 1 SubmarinesChapter 2 Remotely Operated Underwater VehiclesChapter 3 Guidelines for Air Independent Power Systems for Underwater Use

IV Industrial Services Part 6 Offshore Technology

Chapter 1 Classification, Certification and SurveysChapter 2 Mobile Offshore UnitsChapter 3 Fixed Offshore InstallationsChapter 4 Structural DesignChapter 5 Machinery InstallationsChapter 6 Electrical Installations

V Analysis Techniques Part 1 Hull Structural Design Analyses

Chapter 1 Guidelines for Global Strength Analysis of Container ShipsChapter 2 Guidelines for Fatigue Strength Analyses of Ship Structures

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Part 9 Materials and WeldingChapter 2 Guidelines for the Fabrication and Inspection of Welded Pipelines of Copper-Nickel-AlloysChapter 5 Guidelines for the Approval of Reaction Plastics and Composite Materials for the Seating and Repair of Components

Part 10 Corrosion ProtectionChapter 2 Guidelines for Corrosion Protection and Coating Systems Chapter 3 Corrosion Protection of Crude Oil Cargo Tanks

Part 11 Other Operations and SystemsChapter 3 Guidelines for Sea Trials of Motor Vessels Chapter 6 Guidelines for the Preparation of Damage Stability Calculations and Damage Control Documentation on BoardChapter 7 Guidelines for Loading Computer Systems Chapter 8 Guidelines and Approval Procedure for “In Service Inclining Test Systems” (ISITS)Chapter 9 Guidelines for the Condition Assessment ProgramChapter 10 Guidelines on Ballast Water Management Chapter 11 Guidelines for the Preparation of Operating and Maintenance Manuals for Shell Doors

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Part 5 PumpsChapter 1 Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Testing of Pumps

Part 7 Guidelines for the Performance of Type ApprovalsChapter 1 ProcedureChapter 2 Test Requirements for Electrical/ Electronic Equipment and SystemsChapter 4 Test Requirements for Sealing Systems of Bulkhead and Deck Penetrations Chapter 6 Test Requirements for Electrical MachineryChapter 7 Test Requirements for Statical Converters with Semi-ConductorsChapter 8 Test Requirements for Components and Systems of Mechanical Engineering and Offshore Technology

Part 8 Electrical EngineeringChapter 5 Guidelines for the Restoration of Electrical Systems following Damage caused by Fire, Water and Extinguishing Agents

System Requirements

PC running Windows 98 • or higherAbout 400 MB free hard disk space for the complete local installation •Acrobat Reader 4.0 • or higher

Setting Up GL Rules and Programs

Start your Windows system and insert the GL Rules and Programs CD into your CD-ROM drive. Use the appropriate setup program from the AcroRead directory (SETUP.EXE) to install the Acrobat Reader, if the reader isn’t installed yet. After you have successfully installed the Acrobat Reader, use the setup program (SETUP.EXE) to install GL Rules and Programs on your computer.

Install GL Rules and ProgramsFrom the Start Menu choose Run. •Type the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive followed by a colon and setup.exe. •Follow the self-explanatory instructions of the setup program. Choose the •CD-ROM/Server Installation which is the default selection. Only the program icons will be installed on your computer. If you choose the local installations, you can copy all books and programs to a local drive.

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Part 12 Environment ProtectionChapter 1 Guidelines for the Environmental Service System

IACS Common Structural Rules andComplementary Rules of Germanischer Lloyd Bulk Carriers IACS Common Structural Rules GL Complementary Rules

Double Hull Oil Tankers IACS Common Structural Rules GL Complementary Rules

Information on Recent IMO Legislation

IMO Pilot 2009

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Viewing GL Rules and Guidelines

Ensure that GLRP has been installed successfully as described in the previous section. Double-click the Rules and Guidelines (deutsch) icon for the German version or the Rules and Guidelines (english) icon for the English version to enter structure and con-tents of the GL Rules and Guidelines.

Tips and Tricks

Inside the main contents file of Rules & Guidelines is a link to the newest version of the document Tips and Tricks. Follow this link and read the latest news for using Rules & Guidelines with the Acrobat Reader.

Calculating with GL Programs

All programs, which are available on the CD-ROM can be started by double-clicking the

appropriate icon. The setup program of GL Rules and Programs installs the icons in the

program group “Germanischer Lloyd Rules and Programs 11.0/2009”.

Programmed Rules

GLRules ND The program contains computation modules for the following GL Rules

I – Ship Technology, Part 1 Seagoing Ships, Chapter 1 – Hull StructuresI – Ship Technology, Part 1 Seagoing Ships, Chapter 5 – Structural Rules for

Container Ships I – Ship Technology, Part 2 Inland Navigation Vessels, Chapter 2 – Hull Design

and Construction I – Ship Technology, Part 3 Special Craft, Chapter 1 – High Speed CraftI – Ship Technology, Part 3 Special Craft, Chapter 2 – Yachts ≥ 24mI – Ship Technology, Part 3 Special Craft, Chapter 3 – Yachts and Boats up to 24m

SCC This program is based on Draft 18 (Secretariat) 692 of the Revised IEC Publication 363 Short-Circuit Evaluation with Special Regard to Installations in Ships and Offshore Drilling Units. To see further information select and start menu item 10.

Contact

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Head Office

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Phone: +49 40 36149-1870

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