EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL STUDY OF MOTION OF A MOORED BARGE

Described is an experimental (both field and laboratory) and theoretical study of motion of a twin hulled moored barge as excited by ocean waves. Comparison of results and conclusions are presented. It is found that the linear theory of ships' motion using the slender-body approximation is an adequate tool for predicting the behavior of moored platforms in Sea States up to three.

• Authors:
  • Muga, B J
• Publication Date: 1971-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 206-214
• Serial:
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Catamarans; Motion; Offshore moorings; Offshore platforms; Stability (Mechanics)
• Old TRIS Terms: Barge motions
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00034412
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 27 1972 12:00AM