Calculating Angle of Heel in Barge with Crane

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The angle of heel in a barge with a crane refers to the degree to which the barge is inclined from the vertical position. It is not calculated but rather measured using an inclinometer, a device commonly found on ships, including barges equipped with cranes. Accurate measurement of the angle of heel is crucial for ensuring stability and safety during operations.

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Can anyone tell what the angle of heel means?
(how to calculate it in a barge with a crane)
 
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That's how far from upright the barge is inclined. You don't calculate it, you measure it. Most ships have an inclinometer on them and I'd think a barge with a crane on it would have one too. http://www.riekerinc.com/
 
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