Still-water shear force at quarter-length for a simplified load case - screening sanity-check before full longitudinal-strength analysis.
Formula
$$ Q_{max} \approx \frac{4 M_{max}}{L} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $M_{max}$ | Maximum bending moment | kN·m | loading calc |
| $L$ | LBP | m | ship particulars |
Sources
- IACS UR S11.