Pump Barge Bouyancy Factor of Safety

[rlewistx]

I hate to double post, and I think it is against the rules, but I posted this first in the ship building forum and the is very little activity there. I'm hoping maybe someone in the general structural forum may be able to help.

I've been asked to check the buoyancy of a pump barge on a lake. I can calculate the theoretical numbers ok. What I want to know is what is the industry standard of the factor of safety against submerging? What should the minimum ratio be of the max. potential buoyant force divided by the actual weight be? Can anyone shed some light on this?

Thanks.

Rich

 

[rlewistx]

This project has become active again and I am looking for assistance. TLHS was right with the statement "you straight up don't know the things that you don't know". Is there anyone on the list who has experience with floating vessel stability that would like to come on as a consultant? If so, send me contact information at rlewistx@yahoo.com and I will respond to you with additional information. I can send photos and drawings of the barge.

Several of you sounded knowledgeable so I hope you contact me.

Rich