Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures (Cambridge Ocean

Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures (Cambridge Ocean Technology Series, Series Number 1)

The book introduces the theory of the structural loading on ships and offshore structures caused by wind, waves and currents, and goes on to describe the applications of this theory in terms of real structures. The main topics described are linear-wave induced motions, loads on floating structures, numerical methods for ascertaining wave induced motions and loads, viscous wave loads and damping, stationkeeping and water impact and entry. The applications of the theoretical principles are introduced with extensive use of exercises and examples. They include conventional ships, barges, high speed marine vehicles, semisubmersibles, tension leg platforms, moored or dynamic positioned ships, risers, buoys, fishing nets, jacket structures and gravity platforms. One aim of the book is to provide a physical understanding through simplified mathematical models. In this way one can develop analytical tools to evaluate results from test models, full scale trials or computer simulation, and learn which parameters represent the major contributions and influences on sea loads.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 150 b/w illus.
Color Other
ReleaseDate 1993-09-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521458702

Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures (Cambridge Ocean Technology Series, Series Number 1)