SCATTERING AND RADIATION OF GRAVITY WAVES BY AN ELLIPTICAL CYLINDER

The cylinder extends from the free surface to the bottom of the sea of constant depth. Linearized theory for small amplitude waves is adopted. Physical quantities calculated include the wave forces and moments in various directions on, and the scattering amplitude around, a stationary cylinder due to a plane incident wavetrain. By the method of images the scattering of plane incident waves by a semi-elliptical peninsula is similarly studied. The results should provide useful information for the design of large ocean structures.

• Corporate Authors:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Department of Civil Engineering, 77 Massachusetts Avenue
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02139
• Authors:
  • Chen, H S
  • Mei, C C
• Publication Date: 1971-8

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 149 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Force; Loads; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wave forces
• Old TRIS Terms: Wave forces on structures; Wave induced loads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00034790
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 1972 12:00AM