DocumentCode
2833720
Title
A Survey of Research on Wind Loads on Semisubmersibles
Author
Sahin, Ismail ; Aybar, Aydin
Author_Institution
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
fYear
1984
fDate
0-0 Sept. 1984
Firstpage
548
Lastpage
555
Abstract
The methods and assumptions of calculating wind drags and overturning moments on semisubmersible offshore drilling rigs are investigated. The empirical methods (by the classification society rules) and the wind tunnel testing are compared, suggestions for future research are included.
Keywords
Aerodynamics; Drilling; Humans; Marine technology; Oceans; Stability; Testing; Underwater vehicles; Water storage; Wind;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS 1984
Conference_Location
Washington, DC, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.1984.1152403
Filename
1152403
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