Section 2.

8 Simpson’s Rule
For each Simpson’s Rule problem, show all solution steps in your work (i.e. diagram, differential
element and its dimensions, labels, general calculus equation, general Simpson equation,
numeric substitution, and final answer)

9. Using Simpson’s Rule calculate the areas of the following objects:

a. Right triangle with base length of “a” and a height of length “b”.

b. Semi-circle of radius “r”.

c. Equilateral triangle with each side having length “a”.

Section 2.9 Waterplane Area

10. The FFG-7 table of offsets gives waterplane areas calculated using all stations. Using
data for stations 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10, calculate the waterplane area at the DWL and
compare your result with the given waterplane area.

11. Using the FFG-7 table of offsets, calculate the sectional area of station 3 up to the DWL.

12. Using the FFG-7 table of offsets, calculate the area of station 6 up to the 24 foot
waterline.

13. Using the sectional areas for stations 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 calculate the following:

a. Submerged volume of the FFG-7 up to the design waterline.

b. Displacement in salt water.

c. Displacement in fresh water.

14. Using the FFG-7 table of offsets, and stations 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10, calculate the location
of the longitudinal center of flotation (LCF) of the DWL referenced to amidships.

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