ASSESSMENT OF SHIP SAFETY IN EXTREME STORMS AND THE USE OF SMALL MODELS
Given correct loading (and discharging) loss of a ship through structural collapse or capsize are a function of the design and construction of the vessel. The paper discusses how small-scale physical models can be used in wave basins more extensively than at present to help quantify the risk of loss through these two mechanisms. Some results obtained with a small scale tanker model on wave bending and with a small scale standby vessel on capsize are presented and a way of using experiments with such models in a risk of loss estimation procedure is discussed.
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Supplemental Notes:
- RINA Trans, v 136 pt B, 1994, p 229 [13 p, 38 ref, 2 tab, 6 fig]
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Authors:
- Wolfram, J
- Harris, R E
- Publication Date: 1994
Language
- English
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Capsizing; Failure; Stability (Mechanics); Structural mechanics
- Uncontrolled Terms: Model tests; Structural failures
- Old TRIS Terms: Small size
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00709358
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM