A rectangular pontoon 13.5m x 5.4m x 3.0m high floats in water with the 3.0m side vertical. The pontoon weighs 420kN and its centre of gravity is 1.2m above the base of the pontoon. Calculate the metacentric height of the pontoon when floating in: a. fresh water b. sea water (ρ = 1025kg/m3) In which of these fluids does the pontoon have greater stability?

A rectangular pontoon 13.5m x 5.4m x 3.0m high floats in water with the 3.0m side vertical. The pontoon weighs 420kN and its centre of gravity is 1.2m above the base of the pontoon. Calculate the metacentric height of the pontoon when floating in: a. fresh water b. sea water (ρ = 1025kg/m3) In which of these fluids does the pontoon have greater stability?

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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