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    Max KG and Heel

    Hey Adarsh, As TANSL correctly stated, there must be something else wrong here. If the centre of gravity and centre of buoyancy are acting upon...
    Post by: Don92, Jul 30, 2021 in forum: Stability
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    Understanding Displacement / Stability Relationship (Not GM)

    Hi Jeff, I know you have had a lot of sound advise from those who have previously commented, but I thought I would put my two cents in. This...
    Post by: Don92, Jun 19, 2021 in forum: Stability
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    Inclining Experiment

    I agree entirely with Ad Hoc, tried and test method!
    Post by: Don92, Jun 19, 2021 in forum: Stability
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    Did the Titanic have to sink?

    Titanic had sustained damage to 6 adjacent compartments after having endured raking damage along the immersed hull volume. That is a large amount...
    Post by: Don92, Feb 14, 2021 in forum: Stability
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    Limiting Kg Problem

    Dear Rasel, The results you have shown here are surprising. As TANSL mentioned, the KGs that you have defined are clearly incorrect, with values...
    Post by: Don92, Dec 17, 2020 in forum: Stability
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    calculating weights in a Inclining Test of a barge

    Dear TANSL, The idea of starting from an estimated value in order to guide you in the right direction to finding the "true" value is common...
    Post by: Don92, Sep 10, 2019 in forum: Stability
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    calculating weights in a Inclining Test of a barge

    Hi Amingenieria1980! I have to agree with Ad Hoc on this matter, as for TANSL the phrase "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to...
    Post by: Don92, Sep 10, 2019 in forum: Stability
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    Intermediate Stages of Flooding(GHS/Autohydro)

    Dear Sarath, perhaps to answer in a less patronizing fashion, the intention behind the intermediate flooding stage criteria is to account for the...
    Post by: Don92, May 27, 2018 in forum: Stability
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    Import Hull iges file to NAPA

    Hi Dr34m3r, if you want to import an iges file you go to the definition task and type the following: DEF?>FROM IGES TEMP>name.iges where TEMP is...
    Post by: Don92, Jun 20, 2016 in forum: Software
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    The stability of damaged ship

    The manual from Maxsurf stability gives their definition as used within that software but it is not an absolute definition. Its common/good...
    Post by: Don92, Apr 18, 2016 in forum: Stability
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    The stability of damaged ship

    Hi Rabah, the description of the lost buoyancy method in the files you provided is general. If you read IACS Guideline for Scope of Damage...
    Post by: Don92, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: Stability
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    The stability of damaged ship

    When using the lost buoyancy method the displacement and centre of gravity can actually change. Picture a large tanker with a damaged tank that...
    Post by: Don92, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: Stability
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    The stability of damaged ship

    TANSL I would have to disagree with your statement: "The liquid entering the ship as a result of the damage, as it is in contact with the sea,...
    Post by: Don92, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Stability
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    Maxsurf stability problem

    Hi sn1987, I took a look at the file you uploaded and the problem lies with the model you have made. Having looked at the frames Maxsurf has...
    Post by: Don92, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: Stability
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    Intact Stability and damage stability

    I would advise you conduct the damage stability assessment using Maxsurf as it would save you a lot of time using this approach. It is however...
    Post by: Don92, May 22, 2015 in forum: Stability