BS 6349-1-2:2016+A1:2017

What is BS 6349-1-2- Design and planning of maritime works about?  

BS 6349-1-2 is one of the parts in the multi-series that discusses maritime works. 

BS 6349-1-2 gives recommendations for the assessment of actions for the planning and design of maritime works.  

Who is BS 6349-1-2- Design and planning of maritime works for? 

BS 6349-1-2 on code of practice for maritime works is relevant to: 

• Manufacturers of maritime components and structures 
• Marine engineers 
• Entities involved in design, installation, maintenance and approval of maritime works 
• Marine and shipping industry 
• Harbour and port authorities 
• Operators  
• Local authorities 
• Regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS 6349-1-2- Design and planning of maritime works?  

When it comes to the maritime industry, optimal design, consistent performance and long-service life of components and structures are crucial. In this regard, BS 6349-1-2 provides best industry guidance for design and planning, to ensure safe and efficient operation of the maritime works. 

BS 6349-1-2 provides the following ultimate limit states that help verify the strength and stability of maritime structures: 

• EQU: loss of static equilibrium of the structure or any part of it treated as a rigid body 
• STR: internal failure or excessive deformation of the structure or structural members where the strength of construction materials of the structure governs 
• GEO: failure or excessive deformation of the ground where the strengths of soil or rock are significant in providing resistance 
• FAT: fatigue failure of the structure or structural members 

BS 6349-1-2 can guide you with the selection of relevant design parameters and methods of calculation to derive the resulting direct forces on structures, taking into account the nature and characteristics of the structures. 

BS 6349-1-2 provides guidance on the derivation of wave and water-level conditions for the planning, design, construction and operation of maritime works. The information can be useful for the prediction of normal and extreme environmental load events which structures need to be able to withstand during their design life. 

Thus, adopting BS 6349-1-2-compliant practices can ensure the planning and design of maritime works makes a positive contribution to efficiency, safety and performance of marine operations, and minimizes the risk of structural failures.  

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS 6349-1-2:2016+A1:2017 supersedes BS 6349-1-2:2016, which is withdrawn. The principal changes in respect of the content of the action are: 

• Incorporation of information regarding partial factors for limit state design approaches and actions previously covered in other parts of the BS 6349 series 
• Substantial changes to content relating to sea-state and loads, movements, and vibrations, to reflect scientific and technological advances since the preparation of the previous version of BS 6349-1