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HM 150.39

Stability of a Floating Body - Additional Bodies

Technical Description

This simple apparatus for determining the metacentre of a model hull is particularly suitable for experiments in small groups. The experiments are performed in the filled tank of HM 150.06. 2 transparent, watertight Plexiglass bodies with different rib forms (hard and round chine) are fitted with horizontal and vertical sliding weights. The position of the sliding weights as well as the draught of the floating body can be read on scales. An inclinometer indicates the angle of heel.

Learning Objectives / Experiments

Investigation and determination of:
· Buoyancy, centre of buoyancy
· Centre of gravity, metacentre
· Comparison of two different rib forms: hard and round chine
· Stability and angle of heel

Features

Experimental set-up for determining the metacentre of floating bodies

Specification

[1] Experimental set-up to determine the metacentre of 2 floating bodies with different chines
[2] Hard chine: l x w x h 300x200x140mm
[3] Round chine: l x w x h 300x200x100mm
[4] Displacement without sliding weights: hard chine: 3.6kg, round chine: 2.5kg
[5] Mast length 240mm
[6] To be used with HM 150.06

Technical Data

Scale: horizontal: 180mm, vertical: 240mm
Height scale float: 120mm
Scale for angle of heel: +/- 35°
Sliding weight: vertical 550g, horizontal 193g

Dimensions and Weight

l x w x h : 310 x 200 x 300 mm each
Weight : approx. 7 kg total

Scope of Delivery

2 floating bodies, 1 instruction manual

Order Details

070.15039 HM 150.39 Stability of a Floating Body, Additional Bodies