Progress made in model testing of push type river towboats and barge fleets; previous methods are shown to be inaccurate due to scale and neglect of propulsion effects; progress in improving efficiency of river towboats by new model techniques is evaluated in terms of performance and economics; major testing program is continuing, using new model basin in Holland.


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    Title :

    Scientific developments in river transportation


    Additional title:

    ASCE -- Proc (J Waterways Harbors Div)


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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