Computer Programs for the Static Analysis of Single Point Moored Surface and Subsurface Buoy Systems

The report presents two computer solutions for predicting the equilibrium configuration of single point moored surface and subsurface buoy systems set in planar flow. The method of solution presented by W. D. Martin (1968) has been expanded to account for more complex surface systems and to include...

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Main Authors: Berteaux,H O, Chhabra,N K
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer Programming and Software
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
FORCE(MECHANICS)
HYDRODYNAMICS
LOADS(FORCES)
Marine Engineering
MECHANICAL CABLES
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOORING BUOYS
MOORINGS
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
SIGMA 7 COMPUTERS
STRAIN(MECHANICS)
STRESSES
TENSILE PROPERTIES
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Summary:The report presents two computer solutions for predicting the equilibrium configuration of single point moored surface and subsurface buoy systems set in planar flow. The method of solution presented by W. D. Martin (1968) has been expanded to account for more complex surface systems and to include subsurface cases. The first section of the report is an introduction to the theoretical concepts and assumptions considered by the computer solutions. The second section outlines in detail the integration and iteration procedures and the programs' logic. The introduction of actual physical parameters is reviewed in the next section. The last section gives a detailed set of instructions for the program users, reviews the programs capabilities and limitations, and presents a number of case studies. The programs are written for use with XEROX SIGMA 7 computers. Complete listings for the two programs are given in the appendix. (Author)