When the barge lists 10° and determine the righting or overturning couple
When the barge lists 10° and determine the righting or overturning couple
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:V. A rectangular barge with outside dimensions of 6m width, 18m length and 3m height weighs
1600kN. It floats in sea water(sg = 1.026) and the center of gravity of the loaded barge is 4.4m
from the bottom of the barge. Determine the stability of the barge when:
a) floating on an even keel
b) When the barge lists 10° and determine the righting or overturning couple
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