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Still-Water Bending Moment (IACS UR S11)

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IACS UR S11 permissible still-water bending moment (hogging and sagging) as a function of L, B and Cb.

Formula

$$ M_{sw,\text{sag}} = -0.065 \cdot C_1 \cdot L^2 \cdot B \cdot (C_B + 0.7), \quad M_{sw,\text{hog}} = C_1 \cdot L^2 \cdot B \cdot (0.1225 - 0.015 C_B) $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$C_1$Wave coefficient (L-dependent)-IACS UR S11
$L$Length between perpendicularsmship particulars
$B$Beammship particulars
$C_B$Block coefficient at SLWL-hydrostatic table
$M_{sw}$Still-water bending momentkN·mresult

Sources

  • IACS UR S11 (Longitudinal Strength).
  • IACS CSR-H (Common Structural Rules).