This apparatus is used to determine the metacentric height of a ship model under load and unload condition (flat bottomed vessel). This apparatus consists of:
A flat bottomed semi-circular ship model of size 25 x 20 x 20 cm.
A tank of size 50 x 50 x 30 cm fitted with piezometer tube to measure the level of water. Transparent sheet is provided on the front of tank.
A pointer to measure the angle of heel up to +/- 15°.
A cross bar arrangement with the provision of angling movable weights at known distance from the vertical axis through C.G. Additional five hanging weights (50 gm. each) are provided. Powder coated paint — the tanks are well hence increase the life of tank.
Experimental capabilities:
Determination of the metacentric height for a flat bottomed vessel under loaded and unloaded conditions.
