Comparisons on offshore structure responses to random waves using linear and high-order wave theories /

"Stretching" and Linear Extrapolation) and compared with the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ramos Heredia, Rafael Juda, 1967-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:"Stretching" and Linear Extrapolation) and compared with the
and predicted responses using kinematics calculated from the
been proven to be more accurate and reliable for the
calibrated by an analytical (linear) solution and measured
computed from the conventional Morison Equation evaluating
controversial results have recently motivated the development
corresponding laboratory measurements. The wave forces were
elevation, kinematics and evolution. This methodology has
empirical and semi-empirical modifications of Linear (random)
estimated using three methods (Hybrid Wave Model, Wheeler
estimation methods can change significantly. The sometimes
estimations of wave kinematics, but its impact on the
frequency wave excitations, which are mainly due to the wave-
Hybrid Wave Model showed excellent agreement, specially for
investigated. In this study, the performance of the new
low frequency (peak) responses of these deep-water offshore
measurements. A numerical scheme based on a Finite Element
methodology arid other methods currently used for kinematics
non-linear effect of the wave-wave interactions on wave
of a new methodology for wave kinematics prediction. While
on linear modifications rendered poor underestimations. The
prediction of the structural response is yet to be
prediction was tested. The (surge) response of two offshore
responses for regular waves. The comparisons between measured
structures designed specially for deep-oil production was
structures were found to be greatly dominated by very low
the ambient wave kinematics from the wave elevation
the low frequency components, while those using methods based
the methods commonly used by the offshore industry are
The predicted responses of an offshore structure when the
the principles of hydrodynamics and explicitly considers the
the response evaluation after it had been validated and
time integration technique (Newmark-beta method) was used for
wave induced kinematics are computed from different
wave interactions.
Wave Theory, the new approach (Hybrid Wave Model) satisfies
Item Description:"Major subject: Ocean Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 99 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.