Abstract
Steep wave impact pressures and the structural dynamic response of FPSO bows are studied using 1:80 scale instrumented models and time domain simulation. Comparisons are made between experimental and calculated impacts and associated pressures. A simple time history simulation method for bow loading in (non-linear) random seas is developed. Simplified design rules for curved bows are proposed. The rules account for the effect of the size of the loaded area on the average pressure, the rise and decay
times of the pressure and the dynamic amplification of the response.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1158-1165 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Ocean Engineering |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 11-12 |
| Early online date | 3 May 2008 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
Keywords
- bow slam slap
- non-linear wave model
- structural impact
- wave impact
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Guidelines and standards which improve design and safety of marine structures subject to steep wave impact
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