Chapter 15, Problem 79P

Your class in naval architecture is working on the design for a ship with a V-shaped cross section, as shown in Fig. 15.30. The ship has total length L and keel-to-deck height h₀. When empty, the distance from waterline to keel is h₁. You’re asked for the maximum load the ship can carry below deck if water is not to come over the deck. Answer in terms of h₀, h₁, L, θ, and the water density ρ.

FIGURE 15.30 Problem 79