1.) A loaded scow has draft of 1.8m in fresh water when erect. The scow is 6m wide, 12 long, and 2.4m high. It's center of gravity is 0.6m below the top of the scow along the vertical axis of symmetry. What maximum single weight W can be .moved transversely over the edge of the side without sinking the scow? Assume the center of gravity is at the same point. Determine also the value of the moment of the couple in kN-m.

1.) A loaded scow has draft of 1.8m in fresh water when erect. The scow is 6m wide, 12 long, and 2.4m high. It's center of gravity is 0.6m below the top of the scow along the vertical axis of symmetry. What maximum single weight W can be .moved transversely over the edge of the side without sinking the scow? Assume the center of gravity is at the same point. Determine also the value of the moment of the couple in kN-m.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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