12.2.5. Real Life Applications and Issues in Fluid Dynamics

But when these icebergs are falling it we do not know it what it happens the in underground of this big icebergs, giant icebergs. For examples because of the heating system of the oceans there could be underwater melting. So at the surface could be iceberg is standing it but below because of the heating systems of the undercurrent the heating systems of oceans there could be a melting which is going down below of a iceberg.

Icebergs float due to their buoyancy, but their stability depends on their underwater shape, which is often hidden from view. If sea temperatures rise, melting can happen beneath the surface where we cannot see it. This can cause icebergs to become less stable and tipsy, potentially leading to their sudden collapse if the center of buoyancy shifts significantly.

Think of an iceberg like a tall, narrow tower on a muddy foundation. Just because the tower looks stable at the top doesn't mean it's safe from beneath. When the mud below starts to wash away (like the underwater melting), the tower can collapse without warning.

As this melting it you see that at certain points it will come it. Its center of buoyancy will change it and the point of MG what we have discussing is that, that becomes a negative and it can immediately collapsed it. So that what this very there is sudden collapse of a big iceberg is happens it which because of the presence of the underwater melting of the system.

An iceberg typically has more mass under the water (around 87.5%) than above it. This hidden portion is crucial for stability. If the underwater section melts significantly, it can change the center of mass, leading to instability and risk of capsizing or collapsing.

Imagine balancing a pencil on your finger. If the pencil’s top gets heavier (adding a weight), it becomes harder to balance. If you change the balance point by removing weight from the bottom, you risk it falling over just like the iceberg can tip if too much mass melts away.

So that is the reasons if you know it if you can see the great movie of Titanic, which is stuck in because of stuck with the iceberg in 1912 because of not under estimating, not knowing having the knowledge of the iceberg. That is what the point is because we look it from the top that iceberg of one by eight but seven by eight percent of iceberg is within the waters.

The Titanic disaster serves as a lesson about underestimating the risks posed by icebergs. Only about 12.5% of an iceberg is visible above water. The rest, which determines the iceberg's true size and potential danger, remains hidden, emphasizing the gaps in awareness and technology of that era.

This can be likened to driving on a foggy road. You can see the part of the road directly in front of you, but you have no idea what lies further ahead where visibility is poor. Just like it’s dangerous to drive in fog without full awareness, navigating waters with icebergs was perilous without proper technology to assess them.

So 1912 you can know it there was not much technology to do at present what we have like the space technology, the GPS technology, the radar technology, we can do details sounding what type of the iceberg is there. What is the extent of the icebergs. We have a satellite motion to monitor the iceberg but that is what was not there.

Today, advanced technologies like satellite imagery, GPS, and radar allow us to monitor icebergs much more effectively than back in 1912. This monitoring can significantly enhance maritime safety by helping ships navigate dangerous waters safely.

Imagine going to the grocery store without a shopping list or GPS. You might get lost or miss important items. However, with these tools, you can navigate effectively and make informed decisions on what to buy.

It was very expensive interior decorations, but they did not understand the technologies necessary for to make a safety of the big Titanic ship. That is what it happened. So that is what the tragedy is committed. So what my point is to say that so, as a engineer who may built a big interior design, expensive ship but also you should look it the safety of the ship.

The Titanic's design prioritized luxury over safety, showcasing a critical lapse in engineering judgment. This tragedy highlights the importance of balancing aesthetics with functionality and safety in engineering processes and designs.

Think of a car that looks amazing but has unsafe brakes. It may attract buyers for its beauty, but if it can’t stop when needed, it’s not worth much. Similarly, a ship must be safe before beautiful.

Or other way round, you should always should have a knowledge of the fluid mechanics, which gives us a lot of the safeties like when you are constructing a big towers, big high rise, high rise buildings, the safety is more important as compared to have a big interior or very expensive interior designs, okay.

Understanding fluid mechanics is essential for designing safe structures. Engineers must prioritize the principles of buoyancy, stability, and fluid dynamics when constructing buildings and ships to prevent disasters.

Consider constructing a bridge over a river. If engineers do not account for how water will affect the bridge's structure (like flooding or erosion), it might collapse. Safety principles ensure structures can withstand environmental forces.

So, as an engineer who may built a big interior design, expensive ship but also you should look it the safety of the ship. Or other way round, you should always should have a knowledge of the fluid mechanics, which gives us a lot of the safeties like when you are constructing a big towers, big high rise, high rise buildings, the safety is more important as compared to have a big interior or very expensive interior designs, okay. With this what I have to say that the stability of floating objects what is we are talking about it has lot of examples of the stability of the floating objects.

Experimentation in fluid mechanics is crucial to understand how different objects behave when floating. By measuring metacentric height, for instance, engineers can determine the stability of ships or any floating objects to ensure they remain upright.

This is akin to testing different designs of toys in water to see which ones float safely without tipping over. Engineering experiments help solidify understanding of stability in real-world applications.

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