I-SHIP

BY: ANTONIO CATANO & LEOPOLDO SALINAS

PURPOSE :
The purpose of this project is to learn how calculations work when working
with an object that is put on water. We would like to understand how the force of
buoyancy functions when tested against the gravitational force in water. It is
intriguing to discover whether or not the outcome will be the ship sinking or
floating. If we were to apply this scenario to a real life situation it would help us
understand what makes something float.
DESIGN CHOICE :
We decided to use a symmetrical design specifically created for its purpose. We opted to
remove any stern from the ship and instead gave both sides even bows along with removing a
round hull with a flat design. Both of these choices were picked due to how the ship will not be
made for maneuvering rather instead its purpose is to merely float for two minutes and by
applying these changes we firmly believe it will strengthen our chances of success.

15 cm
cm
.5
14

29
m
cm 51 c
 BUILDING SHIP:
1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.
CALCULATIONS :
Water Density Ship Density
Temperature- 21* Volume- B*H*W Width- 29 cm

Water density- .9979955 g/cm^3 Density- m/v Base- 1885 cm^2

Weight- 2.8 kg Height- 15 cm

Volume- 819975 cm^3

Weight- 2800 g

Density- 0.00341473825
g/cm^3
GRAPH OF DENSITY

0.008 Density

0.006

0.004

0.00341473825 g/cm^3
0.002

Density
GRAVITY FORCE
Weight- 2.8

Gravity- 9.81

Fg- 27.44
BUOYANCY FORCE
Fb = V x D x g

D = .9979955 g/m^3

V = 819975 cm

G = 9.8 N

Fb = 819975 x 9.8 x .9979955

Fb = 8019647.3291 N
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE BUOYANCY ?

.9979955 g/cm^3

0.00341473825 g/cm^3
CONCLUSION :
In conclusion, our ship design managed to withstand the 5 kg presented to it
and still remained buoyant enough to float. The lightweight of the boat helped the
boat’s buoyancy force surpass force gravity and remain less dense than water,
and we think that we’d get similar results if we placed the boat in Mars’
conditions, since there’s less gravity on Mars, it would benefit the boat’s buoyancy
and capacity.