Figure 5.30 shows a river scow used to carry bulk materials. Assume that the sco

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Figure 5.30 shows a river scow used to carry bulk materials. Assume that the scows center of gravity is at its centroid and that it floats with 8.00ft submerged. Determine the minimum width that will ensure stability in seawater. look at picture below.Cg = 12ft Ysw = 60lb/ft^3 and i know you need to use X for B and find Vd and then MB then set Cg = Mc i believe. Please give me a good explanation with guide to answer and maybe on an upload able image on paper because it just makes it easier to follow. I really appreciate it,

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Body is in equilibrium, therefore buoyant force = weight of the scow therefore, (rho_s)*g*(24*W_min*80) = (rho_w)*V_sub*g on solving, rho_s = rho_w/3 Any width provided is stable,but the equilibrium is unstable.

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