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Undergrad Trying to calculate barge capacity and displacement
Yes, I think you are right. I need to challenge the draft figure and rerun the numbers. Thanks so much for your input...I will follow up when I get done better numbers -
Undergrad Trying to calculate barge capacity and displacement
Thanks for responding. I am getting the pictures. At this point I am assuming a box barge. My calculation is basically to get volume(LxWxD) and divide by the density of Gabro (3g/cm3). From earlier thread, this should be 3,187.8 tons. This is only a theoretical tonnage at this point because... -
Undergrad Trying to calculate barge capacity and displacement
I am trying to calculate the capacity of Gabro (3g/cm3) in a barge that is 86.1 meters long, 21.6 meters wide, and 5.2 meters in depth. Additionally, the draft is 3.65 meters without any material. My cal is 3,187.8 tons. Is that correct and if so, how do I calculate the adds depth contributed...