Multi-body systems in waves ‚Äì impact of hydrodynamic coupling on motions

Clauss, Günther F.; Jacobsen, Katja

doi:10.1201/9781439833728.ch11

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“…If cause-reaction effects are of interest and wave/structure interaction are evaluated in detail a time-domain analysis in deterministic wave trains is required. By Fourier-transforming frequencydomain results into impulse response functions and subsequent convolution with arbitrary wave trains a simple method is given to investigate wave-structure interactions in time-domain [23,24,25]. The response amplitude operators calculated by WAMIT are transformed into impulse response functions by Fourier transformation (Fig.…”

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Longitudinal Forces and Bending Moments of a FPSO

Clauss

Kauffeldt

Jacobsen

2007

Volume 2: Structures, Safety and Reliability; Petroleum Technology Symposium

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For the design of FPSOs the vertical bending moment is a key parameter to ensure safe operation. If analyzed at water line level, however, the unknown influence of longitudinal forces may distort the results. Hence, a segmented FPSO model with midship force transducers at two levels is investigated in various deterministic wave sequences to identify the vertical bending moment and its associated neutral axis as well as the superimposing longitudinal forces. It is shown that the neutral axis is far below the water line level, with the consequence, that extreme cyclic loads at deck level would be expected. However, as the associated longitudinal forces — even if significant — generate a counteracting moment, this effect is largely compensated. Both, frequency- and time-domain results are presented. With frequency-domain analysis the profound data for the standard assessment of structures, concerning seakeeping behaviour, operational limitations and fatigue are obtained. In addition, time-domain analysis in real rogue waves gives indispensable data on extremes, i.e. motions and structural forces.

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confidence: 99%