KM KB BM For a box-shaped vessel: KM d B 2 2 12d (I) ∂KM 1 B2 ∂d 2 12d2 For minimum KM: ∂KM ∂d O ∴ O 1 B 2 2 12d2 ... Note how the KM values have produced a straight line instead of the parabolic curve of the rectangular hull form.
1 The hull of a box-shaped vessel is 50 m long and has a mass of 600 tonnes. The mass of the hull is uniformly distributed over its length. ... (d) Bending stress fmax in MN/m2 at the upper deck and at the keel.
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