Line-loading on keel blocks during docking for a ship of given displacement and LBP - screens whether blocks / cribbing design is adequate.
Formula
$$ w = \frac{\Delta}{L_{dock}}, \quad P_{block} = w \cdot s_{block} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $\Delta$ | Docking displacement | t | pre-docking calc |
| $L_{dock}$ | Length supported on blocks | m | docking plan |
| $s_{block}$ | Block spacing | m | dock drawing |
Sources
- ABS Rules for Drydocks.