3.

0 THEORY

Symbols:

W = total mass of pontoon with the vertical weight (kg)

W = mass of horizontal weight (kg)

GM = height of meta-centre (mm)

ᶿ = angle of tilt (degrees)

x = distance by which the horizontal weight is moved (mm)

I = second moment of water surface area at vertical axis (mm4)

L = length of pontoon (mm)

B = width of pontoon (mm)

V = volume of displaced water (mm3)

BM = length between center of body and meta-center

y = the distance between the base of pontoon to the center of gravity

Given Data:

Mass of horizontal weight = 0.28078 kg

Total mass of pontoon with vertical weight = 1.16567 kg

Width of pontoon = 200 mm

Length of pontoon = 350 mm

Height of pontoon = 75 mm

If a horizontal weight is moved a distance ‘x’ from the center, the pontoon will tilt. The angle
of tilt can be measured by using the plumb bob.

Overturning couple, Co

Righting couple, Cr
 For equilibrium, Co = Cr, then GM = wx / (W tan ϴ)

Calculation using area of second moment;

BM = I/V, where I = LB3/12 and V = W/ρ

Thus, GM = BM-BG

= BM –y+d/2

4.0 PROCEDURE

1. The horizontal weight was taken out. The height of the vertical weight on the mast of
the pontoon was fixed.
2. The thread was adjusted until it gives an angle of zero degree (no tilt).
3. The centre of gravity was determined by putting the pontoon mast on the mass
balance was determined. The length of CG which was the length (in mm) from the
middle of mast to the base of pontoon was measured.
4. The horizontal weight was fixed. The thread was making sure at zero degree (no tilt).
5. The tank was filled with water. The pontoon in the tank was floated.
6. The length of pontoon which is submerged in the water was measured.
7. The horizontal weight 10 mm was moved to the right and the angle of tilt of the
thread was recorded.
8. The above step by moving the horizontal weight 10 mm to the right was repeated. The
angle of tilt was recorded. This step was repeated until the plumb bob which was
hanged on the thread touches the side of the pontoon.
9. Procedure by moving the horizontal weight this time to the left was repeated.
10. The height of the vertical weight was adjusted to new height and the above procedure
no. 7, 8 and 9 was repeated. This test done at two (2) values of vertical heights.