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Accession Number:
ADA063598
Title:
Results of Model Experiments to Define Resistance and Sinkage of a Large Ship Transiting a Lock of the Panama Canal,
Corporate Author:
DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD SHIP PERFORMANCE DEPT
Report Date:
1978-12-01
Abstract:
A 135.2 scale model of the Pedro Miguel Lock was constructed in the 140-foot model basin at David W. Taylor Naval Ship R and D Center DTNSRDC. A 19.2-foot ship model was used in experiments to define resistance and sinkage characteristics of a ship with maximum beam and draft transiting a lock of the Panama Canal. Model data are presented and a quasi-steady extrapolation technique is discussed. Results presented show a limiting speed due to resistance forces when entering the lock and a limiting speed due to grounding of the ships bottom when exiting the lock. Recommendations of operation limits for full-scale ships are presented. Author
Pages:
0061
File Size:
16.21MB
