Abstract: This paper investigates methods of simulating the combined wave frequency and low-frequency wave drift forces and motion responses of floating systems. This is motivated by the requirement for ...

Abstract: Hydrodynamic interactions between the component bodies of a multi-body offshore system can cause substantial enhancement of certain load effects, such as mean horizontal drift forces and radiation ...

Abstract: The paper discusses recent developments aimed at improving the efficiency by which converged first and second-order results may be obtained. A higher-order element discretization of a novel ...

Abstract: There is a steadily increasing demand for the use of jack-up units in deeper water and harsher conditions. Confidence in their use in these environments requires jack-up analysis techniques to ...

Abstract: This work forms part of an investigation into the nonlinear interaction between steep (but not overturning) transient waves and flared structures, using a coupled finite element and boundary ...

Abstract: The objective of this research, part of the EU FP5 REBASDO Program, is to examine the effects of second order wave diffraction in wave run-up around the bow of a vessel (FPSO) in random ...