Please help calculate the metacentric height pontoon

  • Thread starter Thread starter joey1
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Height
AI Thread Summary
To calculate the metacentric height of a flat-bottomed pontoon, the dimensions and displacement must be considered, along with the position of the mass center. Given the pontoon's specifications, the initial metacentric height can be determined using the formula H=Wx X1/w+Wc tan Teta. Additionally, when a 1.2-ton load is shifted 500mm to one side, the resulting list can be calculated based on the change in the center of gravity. Accurate calculations will ensure proper stability and performance of the pontoon in seawater. Understanding these principles is crucial for effective pontoon design and operation.
joey1
Messages
2
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


The plan view of a flat bottomed pontoon with all its sides vertical 12m long with 1m radius at each end and 2m wide.The
displacement including the load is 28tons. It is used in sea water for which the relative density can
be taken as 1.025.

a)The metacentric height if the mass centre of the load is 400mm above the base.
b)If part of the load having a mass of 1.2tons is to be moved 500mm to one side of centre,
calculate the expected list this would cause.


Homework Equations


H=Wx X1/w+Wc tan Teta


The Attempt at a Solution

 
Physics news on Phys.org
Do you know how to calculate the initial metacentric height of the pontoon?
 
Back
Top