Find out the position of Centre of Gravity (G0) by Inclining Experiment.

or, How do we find the location of Centre of Gravity (G0) ?

The Inclining Experiment:
We know the relationship between a shift in weight and the resultant list/trim angle:
tan(Φ) = wt/(∆G0MT)
 w,t are the weight and distance moved – usually known
 The location of MT and the magnitude of ∆ are properties of the hull
shape read from the Curves of Form for the appropriate draft (T).
We determine it experimentally after new construction for a class or any major
permanent complex weight redistributions for a given ship (alteration/conversion).
Inclining Experiment Procedure:
1. Configure the ship in a “light” condition
2. Bring on large weights (~2% of Dship), move to known distances port and
starboard of centerline and measure tan(Φ) using “plum bob”.
Measure & record Dincl using draft and Curves of Form.
3. Plot wt vs. tan(Φ); divide slope by Dincl to get GinclMT
4. Calculate, KGincl = KMT(from Curve of Form)–GinclMT
5. Calculate, KG0=KGlight=(KGinclDincl–Kginclwtswinclwts)/(Dincl–winclwts)

Inclining Experiment Tools:

tan(F)=dopp/dadj

K
What we khow about?
Dincl = Depth (Inclined)
Gincl= Centre of Gravity (Inclined)
MT= Metacentre (Transverse)
KGincl= Vertical Centre of Gravity above the keel (Inclined)
KMT= Distance of Metacentre above the keel (Transverse)
GinclMT = Distance between Centre of Gravity (Inclined) and Metacentre (Transverse)
KG0= Centre of Gravity (upright) above the keel
KGlight= Centre of Gravity above the keel (Lightship)
Kginclwts= Centre of Gravity (Inclined) above the keel (Small mass added for inclination)
winclwts= Small mass added for inclination
Φ= Angle of Inclination

K
tan F = G0G1
G0MT
 wt
G0MT =
tan F Ds

This will be the formula that governs the Inclinin

By plotting wt versus tan f, you can
determine the average G0MT

(slope of wt vs tan F curve)

Average G0MT =
Ds
 The slope of the “best fit” line, Dy/Dx, when divided by the
will give the average G0MT distance:
KG light, the KG of the ship with considering the
ship’s weight only-
no crew, stores, fuel, etc.- is what we wanted!!
In Summary:
 Using a known weight and a measured distance, a moment is created
 The moment creates a list that can be measured
 By repeating the process with the same weight over different distances and
plotting the results, the average G0MT can be found
 Once G0MT is found, you can find KG of the light ship