Floating Dock Tilt Under Live Loads
Floating Dock Tilt Under Live Loads
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Hello!
Our state building code requires that all floating docks (public or private) "shall have not more than 5 degrees tilt from the horizontal under uniform live loading on one half of the dock width or under concentrated load of 400 pounds applied within 12 inches of any side".
Assuming the buoyancy and dead weight are known, and all other loads (winds, impact, etc.) are negligible, How could I solve this for local and state inspectors?
Our state building code requires that all floating docks (public or private) "shall have not more than 5 degrees tilt from the horizontal under uniform live loading on one half of the dock width or under concentrated load of 400 pounds applied within 12 inches of any side".
Assuming the buoyancy and dead weight are known, and all other loads (winds, impact, etc.) are negligible, How could I solve this for local and state inspectors?
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RE: Floating Dock Tilt Under Live Loads
Center of loading is prescribed (with a little algebra and geometry)
Center of reaction can be solved through statics, with slightly higher pressure under the low side and slightly less under the rising side.
Solve for required geometry accordingly.
RE: Floating Dock Tilt Under Live Loads
Perhaps find a ship architect to run the numbers?