A Solution to the Inherent List on Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers

C coefficient derivation from beam <strong>the</strong>ory:
Panel is considered a series of beams having FIXED ends.
1,3 Y-H
I := — • 1 ■ t q := -^
12 ^ 144
12 ^ t
Ox_max-~ ■ ~ P'^'^ bending now equivalent <strong>to</strong> Navy's standard, see Eqn 2
Nx_max'288 j
b_over_t := j y := 64.'^
V Y VH
^x max'" ^^^ without introducing K fac<strong>to</strong>r, used for shorter panels
^ Px max-288
C := —= c = 422.944
353.861
b over t < •
Calculations <strong>to</strong> Determine Strength Corrections:
^min ~ ^Sin Thickness of Plate, HTS
H = 15.528ft Head of Water (With new head of water calculated using maximum allowable ballast addition)
K := 1 Assume AR remains less than .5
C := 422.944Ft'^ For HTS, No Set
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