MODEL TEST PROGRAM FOR MV "ST. CLAIR"

This paper provides a brief review of the model test program conducted by the Ship Hydrodynamics Laboratory of the University of Michigan on the MV St. Clair, Bay Shipbuilding Corporation, Hull 714. Due to some rather unique constraints imposed by Great Lakes operation, large bulk carriers have encountered unusual problems in the area of hydrodynamic design. Many of these areas of concern have been addressed through model studies. Specifically investigated were the effects on resistance, wake and flow patterns of various bow and stern variations. Results of those tests including self-propulsion of the final design are included.

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  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Fisher, P A
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 139-157
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bulk carriers; Open water tests; Resistance tests; Tests; Vehicle design; Wakes
• Geographic Terms: Great Lakes
• Old TRIS Terms: Model testing; Self propulsion; Wake surveys
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158260
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Marine Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM