Maritime structures. Design of Ro-Ro linkspans, ramps and seaport passenger boarding bridges - Code of practice

BS 6349-8:2026

British Standards Institution
Maritime structures. Design of Ro-Ro linkspans, ramps and seaport passenger boarding bridges - Code of practice Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Applies to structural elements of roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ramps, linkspans and seaport passenger boarding bridges (SPBB). Provides terms, definitions, symbols, recommendations, describes different types of structure, geometrical considerations, loads, movements and factors, structural analysis and design and looks at furniture, finishes and corrosion protection.

History

Supersedes BS 6349-8:2007. Came into effect 31 August 2026. See Foreword for use and application, references and alternative approaches.

ISBN

9780539269611

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Coastal and maritime engineering
  • Sea walls/docks/jetties

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