Dynamics and structural damage of tanker ships running aground

A finite element method is described which models a ship impacting against another object. The ship is modeled as a beam which has the same flexibility, mass distribution and floatation properties as the ship. The ship structure may collapse locally during the ongoing collision process as also may t...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 1990, Vol.25 (1), p.61-73
Main Authors: Asadi, G.V., Vaughan, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A finite element method is described which models a ship impacting against another object. The ship is modeled as a beam which has the same flexibility, mass distribution and floatation properties as the ship. The ship structure may collapse locally during the ongoing collision process as also may the struck object. A number of collision scenarios involving the collision of a large tanker-ship with a submerged rigid rock are investigated. The significance of ship speed on the extent and nature of the damage to the hull is established.
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/0304-3894(90)85070-J