Control Trim, Stability and Stress

1 What is meant by "Synchronism or Resonance?"

2 How is a "Turning Couple" formed?

3 What is "Statical Stability?"

4 What is a "Pro-metacentre?"

5 What is "dynamical stability?"

6 How would you normaly increase the metacentric height (GM) of a ship, loaded with a timber deck cargo, that has become
"unstable?"

7 What is the purpose of performing an Inclining Experiment or Stability Test?

8 What are the initial angles of heel in stability calculations?

9 What is the "Wave Period?"

10 What are "Cross Curves of Stability" used for onboard a ship?

11 If the vessel is tending to "resonance", what is the universal action to alter this condition?

12 What do the intersecting horizontal lines signify in the diagram?

13 What is the "Centre of Pressure?"

14 What effect does "Freeboard" have on a vessel's dynamical stability?

15 For all ships in general what is the IMO recommended minimum allowable value for initial metacentric height (GM)?

16 What are "Hydrostatic Curves" used for in ship calculations?

17 For all ships in general, what is the IMO recommended minimum allowable value for rightning lever (GZ), at an angle of heel equal
to or greater than 30 degrees?

18 How do you ensure reliable results from an Inclining Experiment?

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