Features:
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Determines the metacentric height of a ship model under loaded and unloaded conditions (flat-bottomed vessel)
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Tank with piezometer tube to measure water level; transparent front sheet for observation
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Pointer to measure angle of heel up to ±15°
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Cross-bar arrangement with movable weights at known distances from vertical axis through C.G.
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Five additional hanging weights (50 g each)
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Rectangular floating pontoon with mast
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Variable center of gravity via movable weights (transverse and vertical)
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Clinometer indicates angle of heel
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Optional educational software for analysis
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Allows determination of pontoon center of gravity, metacentric height, and metacenter position
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Study variation of metacentric height with angle of heel
What’s Included:
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Tank (60 × 60 × 30 cm) with piezometer tube
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Pointer for angle measurement
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Cross-bar with movable weights
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Five hanging weights (50 g each)
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Rectangular floating pontoon with mast
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Clinometer
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Optional educational software
Specifications:
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Maximum angle of heel: ±13°
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Corresponding linear dimension: ±90 mm
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Pontoon dimensions: 350 mm length × 200 mm width × 475 mm height
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Apparatus dimensions: 600 × 450 × 450 mm
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Weight: 30 kg
Typical Experiments:
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Determination of center of gravity of pontoon
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Measurement of metacentric height
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Determination of metacenter position
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Study effect of varying metacentric height with angle of heel
