ANALYSIS AND MODEL TESTS TO DETERMINE FORCES AND MOTIONS OF AN OIL RETENTION BOOM

The document presents a theoretical analysis of the loads and motions of a continuous, elastic, oil retention boom of arbitrary configuration. The boom is subjected to loads of wind, current, and an irregular sea. The analytical method was programmed for an IBM 1130 computer and used to generate data for a variety of oil booms. Towing tank tests were conducted on selected boom configurations and serve to check the theoretical analysis. ( Author )

• Corporate Authors:

  Hydronautics, Incorporated

  7210 Pindel School Road
  Laurel, MD  United States  20810
• Authors:
  • Lindenmuth, W T
  • Scherer, J O
  • Van Dyke, P
• Publication Date: 1970-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 300 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Force
• Old TRIS Terms: Force mechanics
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00005994
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: TR-948-1( 2 ) Tech Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-93907-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 25 1971 12:00AM