MOTIONS IN WAVES OF A FLOATING FLEXIBLE BARRIER

The present report gives the results of an investigation of the motions in waves of a floating flexible barrier. The investigation centered on the ability of a barrier to follow the wave-forms of a sea-way as depending on the wave conditions, the tension in the barrier and the reserve buoyancy. The relative motion between the barrier and the water surface was measured during each test run. The results from statistical analyses of this relative motion are presented both in the form of tables and curves giving the fraction in per cent of the waves that lead to a relative motion exceeding a prescribed level.

• Corporate Authors:

  Ship Research Institute of Norway

  P.O. Box 4125, Valentinlyst, Hakon Hakonsongt. 34
  N-7001 Trondheim,   Norway 
• Authors:
  • Naess, A
• Publication Date: 1977-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 55 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container tanks; Elasticity (Mechanics); Electromagnetic spectrum; Energy; Floating structures; Oil booms; Seakeeping; Spectrum analysis; Statistical analysis; Towing devices; Wave motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Floating bodies
• Old TRIS Terms: Energy spectra; Model testing; Oil barriers; Towing tanks
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Design; Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00178184
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Report/Paper Numbers: R-67.77
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1978 12:00AM