DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF CABLES SUBJECT TO OCEAN FORCES

This paper reviews current techniques for modeling the response of cable systems subjected to the dynamic effects of the ocean environment. The lumped parameter, finite element, and weighted residual methods are compared in terms of mechanisms for incorporating environmental effects. Each method is compared for its particular advantages and shortcomings from both numerical and application standpoints. Several examples of applications are given. The methods are compared to themselves and to experimental results for a series of laboratory and ocean experiments.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was presented at the 12th Annual OTC in Houston, Texas, May 5-8, 1980.
• Corporate Authors:

  Offshore Technology Conference

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• Authors:
  • Meggitt, D J
  • Webster, R L
  • Migliore, H J
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 525
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Offshore Technology Conference
  • Publisher: Offshore Technology Conference

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cable systems; Cables; Computer programs; Dynamic loads; Dynamics; Finite element method; Mathematical models; Mooring cables
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic response
• Old TRIS Terms: Cable dynamics; Computer programs (Cables)
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00325779
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Offshore Technology Conference
• Report/Paper Numbers: Volume 3 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 1981 12:00AM