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Class 4 (4th Engineer) SC&S 📅 Dec 2024

Exam Question

(a) Describe water pressure loads on the ship's hull. (6)

(b) The ½ ordinates of a waterplane 120 m long are as follows:

Section

AP

½

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

FP

½ ord

1.2

3.5

5.3

6.8

8.0

8.5

8.5

8.5

8.4

8.2

7.9

6.2

3.5

0

Calculate: (10)

(a) Waterplane area

(b) Distance of centroid from midships.

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Reference Answer

### (a) Water Pressure Loads on the Ship's Hull (6 Marks)
Water pressure on a ship's hull can be categorized into static and dynamic loads. These loads induce stresses in the hull structure which must be adequately supported by plating, frames, and other structural members.
**1. Hydrostatic Pressure (Static Loads):**
This is the pressure exerted by the water on the stationary hull in calm water. Its characteristics are:

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