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How many watertight compartments were ruptured when the titanic hit the iceberg?
5 water tight compartments were ruptured. Making the gash a total of 300 feet long.
How long is the titanics swimming pool?
It was believed that Titanic's pool is 50 yards long.
How many of the Titanic's watertight compartments broke?
The iceberg which she collided with punched a 300 foot gash in her starboard side, opening up 6 of her 16 watertight compartments to the sea. Had the compartments extended fully all the way from the bottom to the top of the vessel, or been self-contained metal boxes, she could probably have remained afloat for long enough for other vessels to come to her aid and take off everybody on board- possibly even long enough to enable her to be towed to safety at the nearest American port. However, the compartments extended only up as far as 'E' deck- this meant that as one compartment filled, the inrush of sea water overspilled into the next one, the weight of the water pulling the bow of the vessel downwards and accelerating the flooding process in a 'domino' effect.
Did Benjamin Franklin win any awards for his inventions?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin can credit a large amount of his fame to his inventions. His inventions include the glass armonica, bifocals, the long arm, watertight compartments, the lightning rod, and many more.
Why was the titanic so enexpected to sink?
The Titanic had a system of watertight compartments and watertight electronic doors. It was believed that if a compartment was damaged, that section would be shut down and the ship would remain buoyant. The Titanic was full of wonderful new technological advancements. This along with the watertight compartments in the hull made people believe that this ship was unsinkable. It was not expected that an iceberg would cut such a long gash down the side of the ship causing flooding to five of the eight compartments. The weight of the water was too much for the ship sending it to its watery grave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Besides all the wonderful and unique safety features built into the Titanic, there was also a sense of complacency that made people believe that ocean travel was safer than it really was. A few years before he became captain of the Titanic, E. J. Smith, was quoted as saying "I cannot imagine any condition which could cause a ship to founder. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that." It seems he was referring to all modern ships, not just the Titanic itself.
Is Titanic built wrong?
No - just operated incorrectly. Several TV programs discussing findings regarding this subject reveal two [that I can recall] problem areas in the design and conctruction of the Titanic. 1. The bulkheads, which were supposed to form individual watertight compartments, should have gone much higher, in the hull, than they did. The lower upper edges of the bulkheads, as the ship began to sink by the bow, allowed the seawater to enter the first, then second, third, and so on compartments, thus causing the the ship to sink. 2. Metalurgic analysis of the metal hull plates revealed that the steel "receipe" was extremely poor, in that it was rendered very weak and brittle, resulting in the ice berg cutting a long gash through several compartments. Had the steel been like ours of today, the hull plates would not have failed, and there would not have been any flooding of any compartments, thus no sinking.
What are the best practices for applying silicone bathroom sealant to ensure a long-lasting and watertight seal?
To apply silicone bathroom sealant effectively, clean the area thoroughly, use a quality silicone sealant, apply in a continuous bead, smooth with a tool or finger, and allow proper drying time for a long-lasting and watertight seal.
What is the best method for applying bathroom tub sealant to ensure a long-lasting and watertight seal?
The best method for applying bathroom tub sealant to ensure a long-lasting and watertight seal is to thoroughly clean and dry the surface, apply the sealant in a continuous and even bead, smooth it out with a caulk tool or finger, and allow it to cure completely before using the tub.
How long does a filling stay in your mouth?
A fill in can stay very long
How do you pronounce filet?
fill - A (long a sound)
Why does the toilet take a long time to fill?
The toilet takes a long time to fill because there may be a problem with the water supply, the fill valve may be clogged or malfunctioning, or there could be a blockage in the plumbing system.
How long does it take a woodtick to get full of blood?
It depends on when the last fill up for the tick was. If it was recent it wouldn't take to long hanging on but if it had Waited for a long time it would cling on longer to fill up as it would think it would have to wait that long again...
