Hull structural Design Ð Fibre Composite and Sandwich Constructions
The chapter on fibre composite and sandwich constructions is completely revised to incorporate dramatic changes in materials, calculation methods and manufacturing methods for composites.

The changes cover:

• structural principles

• manufacturing

• materials

• sandwich panels

• stiffened single skin construction

• stiffeners, web frames and girders

• bonded joints

• bolted connections

• buckling

Naval and Naval Support Vessels
The rules for naval craft have been extended to cover both naval vessels and naval support vessels. Depending on operational objectives, navy vessels may be classed according to the Rules for Classification of Ships and the Rules for Classification of High Speed, Light Craft and Naval Surface Craft (HS, LC and NSC). Part 5 Chapter 7 has been replaced by Part 5 Chapter 14, which is a common booklet.