---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 154.431"
title: "46"
number: "154.431"
heading: "Model test."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/154.431"
---

# §154.431. Model test.

- (a) The primary and secondary barrier of a membrane tank, including the corners and joints, must withstand the combined strains from static, dynamic, and thermal loads calculated under [§ 154.429(c)](/cfr/46/154.429.md?p=c).
- (b) Analyzed data of a model test for the primary and secondary barrier of the membrane tank must be submitted to the Commandant (CG-ENG).

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4782, Feb. 3, 1983]