Abstract: The dynamic response characteristics of the taut-moored platform or the so-called Tension Leg Platform in regular waves are studied both by several series of tank tests and by some simplified ...

Abstract: Using the friction damper, the construction of power collector for a very high-speed railway will be considerably simplified. In this paper, the power collector with friction dampers is considered, ...

Abstract: Considering the sliding friction force produced between a contactor and a rigid collecting rail with a randomly wavy surface, the paper deals with the dynamics of a sliding power collector for ...

Abstract: A 3-dimensional nonlinear method for analysis of underwater line structures is presented. This analysis method is formulated by the finite element method, and dynamic behavior of the structures ...

Abstract: A linear response analysis method of the tension leg platform (TLP) subjected to regular waves is proposed. In this analysis method, flexibility of the superstructure can be taken into account ...

Abstract: Research activities and their results on sheet metal forming in Japan are introduced with emphasis on the mechanics of sheet metal press-forming. Based on the governing deformation mechanisms ...

Abstract: One key technology for the offshore development of the increasing water depth will be remotely operated installation and construction of flexible structure in the deep water or on the seabed. ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of comparative calculations on structural responses of a typical semisubmersible and the discussion on design waves for brace stresses. A typical semisubmersible ...

Abstract: This paper presents a preliminary attempt to control the dynamic response of a towerlike offshore structure subjected to regular waves. The structures are modeled in two ways. One is a vertical ...