Natural rolling period from GM and ship beam - the Weiss formula used for synchronous rolling check and inclining verification.
Formula
$$ T_r = \frac{2 C B}{\sqrt{GM}} $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $GM$ | Metacentric height | m | inclining test |
| $B$ | Breadth (moulded) | m | ship particulars |
| $C$ | Roll-radius coefficient | - | Weiss formula |
Sources
- Weiss formula - Bureau Veritas NR533.
- IMO MSC.1/Circ.1228.
See also
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