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Inclining Experiment - GM from Pendulum

GM result from an inclining experiment - weight shift × arm / (displacement × tan θ). Mandatory verification for new-build / major modification per SOLAS II-1 Reg. 5.

IncliningGMSOLAS II-1
Heel angle
0.764deg
GM (fluid)
1.875m
Formula, assumptions, and limits

Inclining weights must produce deflection in 1–4° range. Ship must be upright and moored loosely. Result compared against predicted GM from stability booklet lightship KG.

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
Moment shiftedt·mweight schedule
Inclining-condition displacementtdraft surveys
Measured heelradpendulum