Question 4414 Deck General

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The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG is 120.00 feet AF0, and the TCG is -0.5 foot to port of the centerline. What is the starboard leg reaction?

A 4,956 kips
B 5,063 kips
C 5,104 kips
D 5,233 kips
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 5,104 kips. To calculate the starboard leg reaction, we need to use the principles of statics and moments. Given the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER (15,400 kips), the longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) at 120.00 feet aft, and the transverse center of gravity (TCG) at -0.5 foot to port, we can determine the starboard leg reaction. The starboard leg reaction is calculated by taking the total weight and the moments around the port leg. This results in a starboard leg reaction of 5,104 kips, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculations based on the provided information.

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