Model Perspective

Jul 11, 2026 · Fundamentals

How a 60‑meter ‘Rescue Carrier’ Floated 500 Students: The Physics Explained

During the July 2024 floods in Guigang, a 60‑meter emergency floating bridge rescued 500 students at a time, and the article explains how its large waterline area, shallow draft, and high metacentric height—derived from Archimedes' principle and naval stability theory—allowed it to stay afloat and stable while carrying heavy loads.