Abstract: This paper presents a new simple technique for evaluating sway-added mass and the impact energy absorbed by fenders and dolphins when maneuvering a tanker to a jetty in a shallow water ...

Abstract: A method is presented for evaluating sway-added mass due to lateral translation of a shiplike Lewis-form cylinder in the presence of a vertical wall in shallow water. This is an extension of ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an application of a strip technique for the prediction of the lateral drift forces on a semisubmersible platform floating in oblique regular waves. The method ...

Abstract: This paper concerns a generalization of the design of the adaptive observer, and an investigation of its convergence properties. By application of hyperstability theory the design freedom is ...

Abstract: This paper presents a frequency domain method for predicting the relative wave elevation due to the hydrodynamic interaction between two floating structures in the beam waves. The strip method ...

Abstract: The paper presents a strip theory and its correlation with experiment and analysis on the relative motions of two ships. The ships are in close proximity and in parallel position in oblique ...

Abstract: Test results are presented for rotordynamic coefficients and leakage for three annular seals which use an anti-swirl self-injection concept to yield significant improvement in whirl frequency ...

Abstract: An analytical procedure for evaluating the lateral drifting forces and moments between two ships in oblique waves by near-field method is presented in this paper. The velocity potential, including ...

Abstract: A series of tests is performed on composite beams with web openings. The beams have ribbed slabs with the ribs oriented transversely. The effects of slab width and moment-shear ratio on failure mode and strength are studied. ...