Stability of Floating Bodies
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9984
The Stability of Floating Bodies apparatus (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9984) is used to investigate the stability of a floating body and to determine its metacentre. A transparent floating body carries a mast with a vertically movable weight for setting the centre of gravity and a horizontally movable weight for setting the heel, read on a clinometer. JaincoLab supplies this metacentric height apparatus to engineering colleges and polytechnics for fluid mechanics practicals.
Specifications
The floating body measures 300 x 130 x 190 mm with a rectangular frame cross-section and weighs about 2.7 kg without its weights; the mast is 400 mm high, the clinometer reads ±35°, and the clamped weights are 575 g (vertical) and 196 g (horizontal), used in a 50 litre water tank.
| Product | Stability of Floating Bodies |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9984 |
| Floating body | Transparent, rectangular frame cross-section; L x W x H 300 x 130 x 190 mm |
| Mass without clamped weights | Approx. 2.7 kg |
| Mast height | 400 mm |
| Vertical clamped weight | 575 g, adjusts the centre of gravity |
| Horizontal clamped weight | 196 g, adjusts the heel |
| Clinometer | Scale ±35° |
| Scales | Horizontal 180 mm; vertical 400 mm; floating body height scale 120 mm |
| Water tank | 50 litres |
Applications of the stability of floating bodies apparatus
The stability of floating bodies apparatus shows how raising the centre of gravity reduces stability, and lets students measure the heel produced by a known shift of weight to calculate the metacentric height, a standard hydrostatics practical in fluid mechanics and naval architecture courses.
- Determining the metacentre and metacentric height of a floating body
- Investigating stability for different centre of gravity positions
- Measuring heel angle against horizontal weight position
- Fluid mechanics practicals in civil, mechanical and marine engineering courses
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the transparent floating body with mast, the two clamped weights, clinometer and scales, and the 50 litre water tank. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of units and the delivery destination. The apparatus is supplied by JaincoLab singly or with other hydrostatics units for colleges and tender orders.
Frequently asked questions
What are the floating body dimensions?
300 x 130 x 190 mm (L x W x H), with a 400 mm mast; it weighs about 2.7 kg without the clamped weights.
How is the heel measured?
On a clinometer with a ±35° scale.
Is a water tank included?
Yes. A 50 litre tank for water is listed with the apparatus.
Related products
Hydrostatics and buoyancy set-ups are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the Stability of Floating Bodies apparatus, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
