Type Standard Bracket KL

This appendix contains the specification of the bracket KL. This specification is the basis for the bracket set-up data in the definition file going along with a standard delivery of Hull.

Figure 2:1. Bracket type KL.

The bracket is set-up based on the following conditions in addition to what can be interpreted directly from the figure above.

1. The bracket is symmetric, that means, the definition of arm B is equal to arm A.

2. If the length of the stiffener (L1) becomes larger than 700 mm the stiffener should normally be set.

3. The size of the stiffener should be picked from the set of standard dimensions for bracket profiles available for this and similar types of brackets. It should also have the same quality (grade).

4. The profile size should be picked whose cross-section area is the closest smaller value compared to 0.1*t*L (L in the figure above, t is the plate thickness).

5. Plate thickness and size (A, B) to be given by the designer if not calculated from geometrical constraints.

6. This bracket may occur in many different types of connections.

7. If the bracket size is defined by a "gap connection" to an intersecting stiffener or to a free edge the gaps/overlaps should be as in the figures below.

   

   Figure 2:2. Clearances when bracket KL stops at stiffener or edge.