2. A loaded scow has draft of 6 ft in fresh water, when erect. The scow is 20 ft wide and 40 ft long and 8 ft high. The center of gravity of the scow is 6 ft above the bottom along the vertical axis of symmetry. What is the max. single weight that can be moved transversely from the center of the scow and unloaded over the side without sinking the scow? G 8 B. 20
2. A loaded scow has draft of 6 ft in fresh water, when erect. The scow is 20 ft wide and 40 ft long and 8 ft high. The center of gravity of the scow is 6 ft above the bottom along the vertical axis of symmetry. What is the max. single weight that can be moved transversely from the center of the scow and unloaded over the side without sinking the scow? G 8 B. 20
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Transcribed Image Text:2. A loaded scow has draft of 6 ft in fresh water, when erect. The scow is 20 ft wide
and 40 ft long and 8 ft high. The center of gravity of the scow is 6 ft above the
bottom along the vertical axis of symmetry. What is the max. single weight that
can be moved transversely from the center of the scow and unloaded over the
side without sinking the scow?
Bo
20
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