Still-water bending moment in hogging using Murray’s method - the old-school hand-calc for bulk-carrier and tanker midship SWBM.
Formula
$$ M_{SW} = M_{weight} - M_{buoyancy} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $L_{BP}$ | Length between perpendiculars | m | ship particulars |
| $C_B$ | Block coefficient | - | hydrostatics |
| $\Delta$ | Displacement | t | loading computer |
Sources
- Rawson & Tupper Vol 1 - Structural.