A computer program is described which may be used to determine the maximum load which a craft floating in calm water is capable of supporting. This is accomplished by solving the following problem: 'Given the hull geometry, location of above water hull openings, and initial ship weight and center of gravity position, find the magnitude of the variable weight to be placed in a prescribed location such that the resulting static equilibrium sinkage, trim and heel brings one or more of the hull openings down to, but not below, the water surface.' (Author)
LODCAP - Recreational Small Boat Live Load Capacity Computer Program
1972
74 pages
Report
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Englisch