Selection of Rules

The selection of calculation rules is made on different levels in an order as specified below. Once a selection is successful, the remaining actions are not performed.

The following checks are made in the given order:

1. The functional description of the abutted and the abutting structure is checked if defined within the EU.

2. The abutted structure is checked if it is a welded flange.

3. The abutting structure is checked if it is a bracket, a clip, the trace of a stiffener or the end of a stiffener

4. The default selection is made for structures with no defined functional description