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How Cargo Changes Boat Stability

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Boat stability depends on hull shape and internal mass distribution. A stable vessel can self-right after it is rolled to one side by an outside force. Careful hull design helps seagoing vessels stay stable with a low draft, which is the submerged depth of the hull. That can improve maneuverability and reduce drag.

Transcript

Lors de l’évaluation des navires et des structures flottants, la mesure de performance la plus importante, outre le fait de rester à flot, est sans doute qu’ils peuvent rester debout. En fait, pour de nombreux navires, la capacité de rester à flot dépend fortement de la capacité à maintenir une orientation particulière. Un navire chaviré est sus...

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Floating Vessel StabilityCenter of MassCenter of BuoyancyMetacenter HeightRoll Angle OscillationComputer Aided DesignExperimental AnalysisHull DesignNatural FrequencyStability Calculations