AN ANALYTICAL MODEL FOR BARGE COLLISIONS WITH RIGID STRUCTURES

An analytical model of barge collisions against rigid structures is detailed. This procedure allows the computation of design forces on structures such as guide walls for locks and bridge piers. The empirical structural interaction mechanism of Minorsky (1959) is used to account for energy absorbed in the barge structure through bending, crushing and tearing. Results from the analytical model are compared with direct time-domain solutions. This approach is contrasted with the berthing coefficients method detailed in the US Army Corps of Engineers design manual.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • OMAE 1995, 14th Intl Conf on Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engng; 18-22 June 1995; Copenhagen, Denmark. Sponsored by ASME et al. Procs. Publ by ASME, ISBN 0-7918-1307-X. Vol I, Pt B, p 37 [10 p, 6 ref, 1 tab, 9 fig]
• Authors:
  • Jagannathan, S
  • Gray, D L
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Barges; Energy absorption; Mathematical models; Walls
• Old TRIS Terms: Collision resistance
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00718528
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 1996 12:00AM