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Volume 130, Issue 3

August 2008

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ISSN 0892-7219

EISSN 1528-896X

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Research Papers
Technical Briefs

Research Papers

Numerical Wave Tanks Based on Finite Element and Boundary Element Modeling

R. Eatock Taylor, G. X. Wu, W. Bai, Z. Z. Hu

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904583

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Wave Tanks Based on Finite Element and Boundary Element Modeling

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Finite element analysis , Waves , Finite element model , Cylinders , Diffraction

Water Wave Interaction on a Truncated Vertical Cylinder

Octavi Sadó Garriga, Jeffrey M. Falzarano

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904941

Abstract

View articletitled, Water Wave Interaction on a Truncated Vertical Cylinder

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Topics: Cylinders , Waves , Water waves , Boundary-value problems , Model basin , Water

Influence of Generator Damping on Peak Power and Variance of Power for a Direct Drive Wave Energy Converter

Magnus Stålberg, Rafael Waters, Oskar Danielsson, Mats Leijon

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2905032

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Generator Damping on Peak Power and Variance of Power for a Direct Drive Wave Energy Converter

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Topics: Damping , Generators , Seas , Wave energy converters , Stress , Wave energy , Knudsen number

A Physical and Numerical Modeling for Launching of Jackets (Case Study on Balal PLQ Platform)

M. R. Honarvar, Moharam D. Pirooz, Mohammad R. Bahaari

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904714

Abstract

View articletitled, A Physical and Numerical Modeling for Launching of Jackets (Case Study on Balal PLQ Platform)

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Topics: Computer simulation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering prototypes , Fluid-dynamic forces , Modeling , Stress , Weight (Mass) , Viscosity , Gravity (Force) , Trajectories (Physics)

Status Review on Fatigue Performance of Fillet Welds

Stephen J. Maddox

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2827941

Abstract

View articletitled, Status Review on Fatigue Performance of Fillet Welds

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Topics: Fatigue , Shear (Mechanics) , Stress , Welded joints , Design

Understanding the Dynamic Coupling Effects in Deep Water Floating Structures Using a Simplified Model

Ying Min Low, Robin S. Langley

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904951

Abstract

View articletitled, Understanding the Dynamic Coupling Effects in Deep Water Floating Structures Using a Simplified Model

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Floating structures , Frequency-domain analysis , Time-domain analysis , Vessels , Water , Simulation , Degrees of freedom , Damping , Mooring

Generation of Large Angle Bimodal Sea States Using One-Side Segmented Wavemaker

P. Roux de Reilhac, F. Bonnefoy, P. Ferrant

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904953

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View articletitled, Generation of Large Angle Bimodal Sea States Using One-Side Segmented Wavemaker

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Topics: Disks , Waves , Seas , Testing

Nonlinear Effects on Fatigue Analysis for Fixed Offshore Structures

Oleg Gaidai, Arvid Naess

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904584

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View articletitled, Nonlinear Effects on Fatigue Analysis for Fixed Offshore Structures

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Topics: Approximation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Inertia (Mechanics) , Offshore structures , Seas , Waves , Dynamic response , Dynamic analysis

Stochastic Earthquake Analysis of Underwater Storage Tanks

H. Karadeniz

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904946

Abstract

View articletitled, Stochastic Earthquake Analysis of Underwater Storage Tanks

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Topics: Earthquakes , Fluids , Storage tanks , Finite element analysis , Modal analysis

Research Papers

Multihull and Surface-Effect Ship Configuration Design: A Framework for Powering Minimization

Ronald W. Yeung, Hui Wan

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2904590

Abstract

View articletitled, Multihull and Surface-Effect Ship Configuration Design: A Framework for Powering Minimization

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Topics: Design , Hull , Pressure , Ships , Waves , Displacement

Technical Briefs

Investigations Into the Statistical Properties of ECN From Corroding Marine Systems

A. P. Shashikala, J. Ramasubramanian, G. Janakiraman

J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. August 2008, 130(3): 034501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2746390

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View articletitled, Investigations Into the Statistical Properties of ECN From Corroding Marine Systems

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Topics: Corrosion , Damage , Data collection , Noise (Sound) , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Statistical analysis , Offshore structures , Corrosion resistance