13.022 Surface Waves and their Interaction With Floating Bodies, Spring 2002
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13-022Spring-2002/OcwWeb/Ocean-Engineering/13-022Surface-Waves-and-their-Interaction-With-Floating-BodiesSpring2002/CourseHome/index.htm
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Author(s)
Sclavounos, Paul D.
Alternative Title
Surface Waves and their Interaction With Floating Bodies
Date Issued
June 2002
Abstract
Introduces the physics and mathematical modeling of linear and nonlinear surface wave interactions with floating bodies, e.g., ships and offshore platforms. Surface wave theory, including linear and nonlinear effects in a deterministic and random environment. Ship Kelvin wave pattern and wave resistance. Theory of linear surface wave interactions with floating bodies. Drift forces. Forward speed effects. Ship motions and wave-induced structural loads.
Subjects
floating bodies
offshore platforms
ships
fluid dynamics
surface energy
Surface waves
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Ocean Engineering
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