Model Tests of Inflatable Life Rafts in Breaking Waves
Abstract
Model tests were conducted to investigate the capsizing of inflatable life rafts when struck by a breaking wave. The life raft models were tested with and without water ballast compartments. Three configurations of water ballast compartments were evaluated; four rectangular bags arranged symmetrically on the bottom of the raft, a single toroidal bag, and a single hemispherical bag. The unballasted raft was consistently capsized. The ballasted rafts were not capsized with any of the three ballast configurations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA229406
Entities
People
- Carol L. Hervey
- Donald J. Jordan