Figure A shows a flatboat hull that, when fully loaded, weighs 150 kN. Parts (b)-(d) show the top, front, and side views of the boat, respectively. Note the location of the center of gravity, cg. Determine whether the boat is stable in fresh water.
Figure A shows a flatboat hull that, when fully loaded, weighs 150 kN. Parts (b)-(d) show the top, front, and side views of the boat, respectively. Note the location of the center of gravity, cg. Determine whether the boat is stable in fresh water.
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Figure A shows a flatboat hull that, when fully loaded, weighs
150 kN. Parts (b)-(d) show the top, front, and side views of the
boat, respectively. Note the location of the center of gravity, cg.
Determine whether the boat is stable in fresh water.
Axis about which
tipping would occur
(a) Loaded flatboat
(b) Top view and horizontal
cross section
H-140 m
egl
0.80 m
6.00 m
-2.40 m
B
(d) Side view
(e) Front view and vertical
Figure A
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