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VERTICAL CENTRE GRAVITY [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport
CONT

The vertical center of gravity (VCG) is the geometric center of balance of the sum total weight of the whole vessel. It is measured vertically above the baseline below the keel too.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau
CONT

Lorsque le centre de gravité vertical de la cargaison est au-dessous de l'intersection du pont et du bordé, la stabilité transversale requise peut être déterminée en termes de hauteur métacentrique en mètres.

Spanish

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