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    This document describes an experiment to determine the meta-centric height of a ship model. The experiment involves measuring the angle of heel and distance moved by added weights on the model. The meta-centric height is then calculated using the measured values and known weights. Observations are recorded for different applied weights and distances from the center to find the meta-centric height, which indicates the stability of the floating body.

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    This document describes an experiment to determine the meta-centric height of a ship model. The experiment involves measuring the angle of heel and distance moved by added weights on the model. The meta-centric height is then calculated using the measured values and known weights. Observations are recorded for different applied weights and distances from the center to find the meta-centric height, which indicates the stability of the floating body.

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    This document describes an experiment to determine the meta-centric height of a ship model. The experiment involves measuring the angle of heel and distance moved by added weights on the model. The meta-centric height is then calculated using the measured values and known weights. Observations are recorded for different applied weights and distances from the center to find the meta-centric height, which indicates the stability of the floating body.

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    Metacentric Height

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    This document describes an experiment to determine the meta-centric height of a ship model. The experiment involves measuring the angle of heel and distance moved by added weights on the model. The meta-centric height is then calculated using the measured values and known weights. Observations are recorded for different applied weights and distances from the center to find the meta-centric height, which indicates the stability of the floating body.

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    Meta-centric Height

    Aim
    To determine the meta-centric height and position of the meta-centric height using angle of heel and ship model.

    Apparatus
    Water Tank Weights of 1kg and half kg Ship model (floating body)

    Theory
    Meta-centre is defined as the point about which a body starts oscillating when the body is tilted by a small angle. The meta- centre may also be defined as the point at which the line of action of the force of buoyancy will meet the normal axis of the body when the body is given a small angular displacement .It is denoted by M. Meta-Centric Height is the distance between the meta-centre (M) of a floating body and the centre of gravity (G) of the body. Positive or negative value of Meta-centric height can decide if the body will be in stable or unstable equilibrium.

    ME-313, IIT Gandhinagar, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

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    Determination of Meta-centric Height Experimentally Let be the weight of the Boat plus it's Load.

    A small load is moved a distance and causes a tilt of angle . The Boat is now in a new position of equilibrium with B1 and G1 lying along the Vertical through . The Moment due to the movement of the load is given by = =

    Hence, =

    Where, W = weight of body including w G = centre of gravity of body B = centre of buoyancy of the body M = meta-centre of the body w = applied weight x = distance moved by weight w = angle of tilt ME-313, IIT Gandhinagar, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Page 2

    Procedure
    Fill tank with clean water Weigh the ship model to find W. Float the ship model in water and ensure that it is in stable equilibrium. Apply the known weight (w) at the center of model. Give the model a small angular displacement in clockwise direction. Measure the distance moved by the weight applied with the help of scale. Measure the angle of tilt on the graduated arc Repeat the experiment for different weights.

    Observations
    Distance of grooves nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, from centre = 2.5 cm, 5 cm, 7.5 cm, 10 cm. Weight of ship model = 5.600 kg Weight of big strip = 2.640 kg Weight of small strips = 1.110 kg (2 Nos), Weight of hanger = 0.144 Kg Applied weights = 500 grams and 1000 grams w = Weight of hanger + applied weight W = Weight of ship model + weight of big strip + weight of small strip + w

    ME-313, IIT Gandhinagar, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

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    Observation tables
    For external weight = 500gm S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Net w (kg) 0.644 0.644 0.644 0.644 0.644 0.644 0.644 0.644 W (kg) 11.104 11.104 11.104 11.104 11.104 11.104 11.104 11.104 Distance(cm)=x 2.5 5.0 7.5 10 -2.5 -5.0 -7.5 -10 (degrees) 8 14 18 20 -6 -12 -17 -21 Meta-centric Height (cm) 1.032207 1.163683 1.339452 1.594336 1.380219 1.364988 1.423516 1.511716

    For external weight = 1 kg S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Net w (kg) 1.144 1.144 1.144 1.144 1.144 1.144 W (kg) 11.604 11.604 11.604 11.604 11.604 11.604 Distance(cm)=x 2.5 5.0 7.5 -2.5 -5.0 -7.5 (degrees) 24 29 33 -22 -29 -34 Meta-centric Height (cm) 0.55389 0.889814 1.139305 0.610369 0.889814 1.096918

    Error
    Experiment has slight oscillations while taking the readings. Manual checking of protractor

    Conclusion
    Meta-centric height is calculated for different loadings applied on floating body.

    -Vrushiket Patil(09003044) Mechanical Btech 2009

    ME-313, IIT Gandhinagar, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

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