Title :
Dynamic Analysis of Wave-TrackTMSlack Mooring
Author :
Brainard, Edward C. ; Wang, H.T.
Author_Institution :
ENDECO, Inc., Marion, MA, USA
Abstract :
A single point slack mooring with elastic accumulator has been evaluated using a finite element dynamic computer program. Various current and wave regimens were run to determine steady-state and dynamic loads. The use of a new design of elastic accumulator with a loose nylon overbraid is evaluated. This design provides a high breaking strength after the designed elastic limit of the accumulator is reached.
Keywords :
design engineering; elastic limit; finite element analysis; fracture toughness; ocean waves; polymers; ropes; ships; breaking strength; design; dynamic loading; elastic accumulators; elastic limit; finite element dynamic computer program; nylon overbraid; wave track slack mooring; Educational institutions; Extraterrestrial measurements; Finite element methods; Monitoring; Oceans; Rubber; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Steady-state; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151649
