Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Design depth

[Jon Wallace <jonw@psubs.org>]

I believe for certification ABS requires the sub to be tested to 25% 
above its maximum operating depth.  So if your max op depth is 100 feet 
they would require it to pass testing at 125 feet.

On 12/9/2010 2:44 AM, Alan James wrote:
> Does ABS or ASME state what your operational depth should be in 
> relation to your crush depth?
> & if so is this different for the view ports.
> I've read with fiberglass there is a 4x safety factor where human life 
> is concerned.
> Alan




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