Possibilities Of The Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) For Hydrodynamic And Fluid-structure Interaction Analysis Of Port Structures

This paper describes the recent advances and applications of the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) for hydrodynamic analysis of port structures under sea loads taking into account fluid-structure interaction effects. The paper describes the theoretical basis of the PFEM combining concept from La...

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Main Authors: Celigueta, M A, Oñate, E, F. Del Pin, Idelsohn, S R
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Breakwaters
Deformation
Deformation effects
Finite element analysis
Finite element method
Fluid-structure interaction
Mathematical analysis
Nonlinear programming
Particle methods (mathematics)
Piers
Port installations
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Summary:This paper describes the recent advances and applications of the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) for hydrodynamic analysis of port structures under sea loads taking into account fluid-structure interaction effects. The paper describes the theoretical basis of the PFEM combining concept from Lagrangian flows, particle methods and finite element techniques. Emphasis is put on the treatment of fluid-structure interaction effects allowing for motions and deformation of the structures under hydrodynamic sea forces. Examples of the efficiency and accuracy of the PFEM for the analysis of piers and breakwater structures under different sea loading conditions are presented.
ISSN:1746-4498
1743-3509
DOI:10.2495/MH050411