As shown in Fig. 2.26. Fig. P7.41, a rectangular barge floats in a stable configuration provided the
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As shown in Fig. 2.26. Fig. P7.41, a rectangular barge floats in a stable configuration provided the distance between the center of gravity, \(C G\), of the object (boat and load) and the center of buoyancy, \(C\), is less than a certain amount, \(H\). If this distance is greater than \(H\), the boat will tip over. Assume \(H\) is a function of the boat's width, \(b\), length, \(\ell\), and draft, \(h\).
(a) Put this relationship into dimensionless form.
(b) The results of a set of experiments with a model barge with a width of \(1.0 \mathrm{~m}\) are shown in the table. Plot these data in dimensionless form and determine a power-law equation relating the dimensionless parameters.
Figure P7.41
Fig. 2.26
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Munson Young And Okiishi's Fundamentals Of Fluid Mechanics
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