A SCALING PROCEDURE FOR MOORING EXPERIMENTS

A scaling procedure for mooring experiments with lines containing buoys attached to them is outlined. It is shown that dynamic similitude is ensured only if the elasticity of each segment of the line is properly modelled through the introduction of elastic springs. The validity of the proposed procedure is shown by comparing full-scale and scaled-down numerical results concerning dynamic amplification for a number of configurations. Preliminary experimental results are also discussed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • European Offshore Mechanics Symposium, 1st 20-22 Aug 1990, Trondheim, Norway. Sponsored and publ by the International Soc of Offshore & Polar Engrs (ISOPE), Proc, p 490 [9 p, 12 ref, 1 tab, 5 fig]
• Authors:
  • Papazoglou, V J
  • Mavrakos, S A
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Experiments; Moorings
• Old TRIS Terms: Scaling (Ratios)
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00699773
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM