ABS question (Distribution factor)

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by Hisham, Mar 28, 2006.

  1. Hisham
    Joined: Oct 2005
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    Hisham Marine engineer

    i am new user for Abs rules
    i have the weight Distribution and the load Distribution for my boat
    ABS rules (longitudinal strength section) uses a factor called (Distribution factor)
    what is this?? how can i obtain this factor from the weight Distribution
    the attached image shows the abs diagram about this factor
    need help plz
     

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  2. hello
    Joined: May 2004
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    hello Junior Member

    this factor just for the bending moment in wave.
    the lightship weight distribution is for the bending moment in still water.

    my email:
    yu_cui1981@126.com
    i will be very glad to help you .
     
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