Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103629
Hong-Li Wang , Xin Wang , Hu Ding
{"title":"Low frequency multimode vibration suppression of floating raft system based on NES cells","authors":"Hong-Li Wang , Xin Wang , Hu Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103629","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The vibration reduction for the low frequency band has always been a challenge for floating raft vibration isolation systems. This paper presents, for the first time, the application of the limited nonlinear energy sinks (L-NESs) and cells to achieve vibration suppression of floating raft isolation systems. In comparison to a traditional NES, L-NES increases the constraint on the NES vibrator by introducing piecewise stiffness. In addition, L-NES cells can not only effectively suppress the vibration of the floating raft system, but also display high practicability and flexible versatility by changing the number of cells. In this paper, a mechanical model of the floating raft isolation system with four degrees of freedom is established. The installation mode of the floating raft system is analyzed. Analysis of the parameters of the damping system with the NESs and L-NESs is carried out respectively. Hyperbolic tangent function is used to fit non-smooth models. Then the harmonic balance method (HBM) is applied as an analytical method to obtain the approximate solution of the system, and the accuracy is verified. The damping effects of the vibration reduction systems coupled with the traditional NESs and L-NESs are compared. Meanwhile, a vibration reduction model of the floating raft system with the L-NES cells is established. The influence of the number of the L-NES cells on the vibration suppression efficiency of the system for the first three modes is analyzed. The results show that the vibration suppression effective of the floating raft can be extremely improved and the problem of achieving damping for the low frequency band can be solved by the proposed L-NESs and cells. In a word, the research in this paper provides a novel and effective idea for the vibration control of floating raft systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103629"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140347151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-04-01DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103628
Hongyu Wang , Zhenkui Wang , Zhenming Lei , Dongyang Liu , Kuanjun Wang , Zhen Guo
{"title":"Analytical solution of pipeline upheaval buckling considering bi-linear axial pipe-soil interaction model","authors":"Hongyu Wang , Zhenkui Wang , Zhenming Lei , Dongyang Liu , Kuanjun Wang , Zhen Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103628","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Under thermal loading, upheaval buckling of subsea pipelines occurs when the axial compressive force exceeds the critical buckling load. In order to accurately predict the upheaval buckling behaviour of subsea pipelines, the axial pipe-soil resistance should be considered more precisely, rather than traditionally treated as rigid-plastic in prior analytical researches on pipeline upheaval buckling. Consequently, this study integrates a bi-linear axial pipe-soil resistance model into the mathematical framework of upheaval buckling. This mathematical model incorporates the von-Kármán type of geometrical nonlinearity and the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory. The research examines typical upheaval buckling behaviour and investigates the influence of axial mobilization distance and ultimate resistance on pipeline upheaval buckling behaviour. The results reveal that incorporating bi-linear axial pipe-soil resistance, in contrast to rigid-plastic resistance, leads the pipeline more susceptible to buckling. Displacement amplitudes increase with the axial mobilization distance during the post-buckling stage. Notably, a larger axial mobilization distance exerts a stronger influence on pipeline buckling. Moreover, the critical buckling temperature exhibits an almost linear negative correlation with axial mobilization distance and a positive correlation with axial ultimate resistance. Additionally, greater axial ultimate resistance magnifies the impact of axial mobilization distance. Therefore, in pipeline buckling design, it is advisable to consider a more sophisticated axial pipe-soil model to accurately account for these complexities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103628"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-29DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103623
Gangqiang Li, Peter Stansby, Samuel Draycott
{"title":"General formulation for floating body with elastic mooring in irregular waves: A hybrid linear and nonlinear framework and validation","authors":"Gangqiang Li, Peter Stansby, Samuel Draycott","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103623","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the present study, an advanced computational platform has been developed for offshore renewable energy converter systems, considering nonlinear wave input, body dynamics, mooring line dynamics, and kinematic and mechanical constraints. In particular, a hybrid linear and nonlinear hydrodynamic model is formulated through coupling with a numerical wave tank generated by OceanWave3D. A novel nodal position finite element model considering geometrical and material nonlinearities is developed to simulate the nonlinear behaviour of the mooring dynamics. Then, an implicit solver with an iteration process solves the dynamics of the rigid body, the dynamics of the mooring lines, and kinematic and mechanical constraints simultaneously. Therefore, the developed platform is capable of studying the wave body interaction with mooring lines in extreme wave conditions. Wave basin model tests of a single float on a nonlinear mooring line are carried out under a series of irregular waves for comparison. The developed model was also validated against commercial software under identical conditions for idealised cases. In steep wave conditions, the hybrid nonlinear/linear hydrodynamics give improved predictions over the linear hydrodynamic method.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103623"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140320867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103626
Filipe Salvador Lopes, Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Joel Sena Sales Junior, Emerson Martins de Andrade
{"title":"Nonlinear slackness anatomy during vertical installation of heavy devices in deep water","authors":"Filipe Salvador Lopes, Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Joel Sena Sales Junior, Emerson Martins de Andrade","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103626","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The vertical lowering of subsea equipment is one of the most used installation methods. Consisting of the lowering of the equipment by using a cable connected to a crane located on a support vessel, this method is usually more straightforward than others. However, the vertical stiffness of the system depends on the cable's length, meaning that the natural frequency of vertical motions will vary along the lowering of the equipment. At some water depths, the natural frequency will be close to the typical wave frequency of the region, which will lead to a dynamic amplification of these motions, which can lead to the slackness of the cable, that is, there will be zero tension on the cable. The lack of stiffness due to the slackness means that the equipment's submerged weight will be responsible for bringing the equipment downwards, leading subsequently to higher tension peaks usually known as snap loads. The current recommendation by the classification societies is to avoid installing under environmental conditions when slackness occurs. However, based on the understanding of the nonlinear anatomy when the cable is slack, the present work shows that it would be possible to increase the operation window.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103626"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140309950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103625
Changzi Wang , Shuqing Wang , Lingjun Xie , Hongtao Ding , Wentao He
{"title":"Characterization of fatigue crack growth behavior in welded tubular T-joint","authors":"Changzi Wang , Shuqing Wang , Lingjun Xie , Hongtao Ding , Wentao He","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103625","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper focuses on investigating the fatigue crack growth (FCG) characteristics and residual fatigue life of tubular T-joints which are prone to suffer fatigue damage at the brace and chord intersections under multi-axial stress. Static and fatigue loading tests are performed to investigate the FCG behaviors of tubular T-joints, combining beach marking technique. The evolution of FCG characteristics is studied during the crack growth, convergence and wall penetration through an efficient co-simulation system that established using the multi-scale modeling technique. Fracture morphology analysis is conducted to gain insight into the FCG behaviors combining the scanning electron microscope (SEM) observation. Results indicate that multiple cracks initiate at the crown regions and subsequently evolve circumferentially around the weldments in a doubly-curved shape towards wall-thickness. Interaction effects between adjacent cracks extend the fatigue life along the outer surface, attributed to the premature exposure of converged crack front and the induced variation of stress intensify factor (SIF) distribution along the crack front. The dominant failure mode of tubular T-joints is characterized by an opening mode crack, with the contribution of anti-plane shear mode crack gradually increasing as structural symmetry diminishes. The established co-simulation system shows advantage in capturing the FCG behavior, predicting the fatigue life and characterizing the FCG characteristics with a good balancing of simulation efficiency and calculation accuracy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103625"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140296657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-25DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103622
Xipeng Ying , Jun Yan , Kailun Zhang , Baoshun Zhou , Zhixun Yang , Dongling Geng , Huixin Cao
{"title":"Study on equivalent mechanical properties of U-shaped bellows based on novel implementation of asymptotic homogenization method","authors":"Xipeng Ying , Jun Yan , Kailun Zhang , Baoshun Zhou , Zhixun Yang , Dongling Geng , Huixin Cao","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103622","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As typical metal thin-walled structure, bellows are used widely in various engineering fields, especially in storage and transportation of floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) system on the sea. While the shapes of the bellows are relatively complex with the characteristics of geometric nonlinearity in the structure, it is quite challenging to calculate basic mechanical properties of the bellows accurately through theoretical analysis. Concurrently, both numerical simulation and experiments also require high computational and economic cost. Given the typical one-dimensional periodicity of the structure of U-shaped bellows, novel implementation of asymptotic homogenization (NIAH) method was secondary developed in finite element software and unit-cell model of the whole structure with periodic boundary conditions was established, realizing equivalent analysis of the overall mechanical properties of the bellows accurately and efficiently. By comparing the NIAH equivalent results with the fine finite element model results, it was found that the relative error was within 3.00 % and the calculation cost was reduced by 40 times. Compared with the experimental results, the error of NIAH equivalent results was also less than 6.00 %, which verified the accuracy and high efficiency of the NIAH equivalent method. Furthermore, the influence of unit-cell model with different structural sizes on the prediction accuracy of the NIAH equivalent stiffness results of the bellows was also discussed. This study provides a new effective method for the design and analysis of the structure of bellows.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103622"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-19DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103610
Jun Seok Park , Myung Su Yi , Seon Hyeok Kim , Jung Goo Park , Jung Kwan Seo
{"title":"The prediction of deformation in the process of erecting ship blocks based on inherent strain approach","authors":"Jun Seok Park , Myung Su Yi , Seon Hyeok Kim , Jung Goo Park , Jung Kwan Seo","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103610","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103610","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ship structures are referred to as plated and/or welded structures. Plates are sequentially welded using a high-temperature heat source to assemble the overall ship. The heat source used in the sequential welding inevitably generates imperfections in the ship structure, e.g., welding-induced deformation. Predicting welding-induced deformation is a critical task in design and control management at a shipyard, and much research has focused on the inherent strain method among possible efficient numerical methods. However, determining the inherent strain requires the synchronisation of all strain terms as a function of time and welding uncertainty because the welding position depends on the human worker. The present study thus derives time-dependent terms for inherent strain of the overall welding process and includes the welding position and cooling method in the function of the heat transfer coefficient. The inherent strain is derived through the detailed analysis of the overall welding process in terms of the application and utilisation, and it is simulated and reviewed for the erection of the hull block of a container ship and an LNG carrier. The inherent strain is expected to be used as a simple form of strain in the further study of various large welded structures and materials and in research on welding parameters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103610"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140163192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-19DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103624
C. Zhang, S. Zhang, C.K. Yeo, H.J. Soo, Y.Z. Law, M. Yu, W.K. Chen, M. Cai, B.V.E. How, H. Santo, A.R. Magee, M. Si
{"title":"Model tests of a stiffness-similar jack-up, Part 3: Transit condition and uncertainty analysis","authors":"C. Zhang, S. Zhang, C.K. Yeo, H.J. Soo, Y.Z. Law, M. Yu, W.K. Chen, M. Cai, B.V.E. How, H. Santo, A.R. Magee, M. Si","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103624","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This Part 3 of the paper series on jack-up model tests describes the model test design and selected results for transit conditions. As part of the summary for the paper series, uncertainty analysis for the entire jack-up model tests was also conducted and presented. Operating scenarios were simulated, covering jack-up model with legs extended above the hull as well as legs partially submerged into the water. Soft moorings were used to provide horizontal restraint onto the jack-up model. Long-crested waves without and with co-linear uniform current were used throughout the tests, with current meant to simulate sea-keeping and wet towing conditions. Reduced motions in surge and pitch were observed for the jack-up with legs partially submerged into the water, demonstrating additional damping to be gained, but at the expense of increased towing drag forces. Additional measurements in terms of bending moment at the leg-to-hull connection as well as shear forces on the starboard leg were also compared. Uncertainty analysis was conducted for the entire jack-up model test to quantify the errors and confidence level of the presented results.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103624"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140160275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-18DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103606
Xu He, C. Guedes Soares
{"title":"Experimental and numerical study on the dynamic response of rectangular plates under repeated impacts","authors":"Xu He, C. Guedes Soares","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103606","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103606","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study provides a clear insight into the dynamic response of rectangular plates subjected to repeated impacts using experimental and numerical methods. Repeated impacts are performed on the mild steel plates with a length-to-width ratio of 3, which can be regarded as scaled-down ship plates. During the experiments, both fracture and pseudo-shakedown phenomena are observed, occurring under relatively high and low impact velocities, respectively. By thoroughly analysing various parameters related to the dynamic response, including the plate deformation, contact force, rebound velocity of the impactor, and dissipated energy ratio, among others, the study effectively characterizes the behaviour of plates under repeated impacts. Numerical simulations are conducted and a detailed comparison between the numerical and experimental results is carried out, accompanied by a careful analysis of the discrepancies between them. The numerical simulations exhibit a qualitative capability to predict the dynamic response of plates subjected to repeated impacts. The ‘failure displacement’ proposed by the authors is verified against the experimental results. Moreover, the threshold impact velocity for the pseudo-shakedown occurrence is unveiled by numerical simulations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103606"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0951833924000340/pdfft?md5=458b0ff873270b6be805abe65ef50275&pid=1-s2.0-S0951833924000340-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140160272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marine StructuresPub Date : 2024-03-12DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103609
Kingsley O. Iwuozor , Taiwo Temitayo Micheal , Kehinde Temitope Micheal , Stephen Sunday Emmanuel , Ebuka Chizitere Emenike , Adewale George Adeniyi
{"title":"Plant biomass-based composites in the maritime industry: A review","authors":"Kingsley O. Iwuozor , Taiwo Temitayo Micheal , Kehinde Temitope Micheal , Stephen Sunday Emmanuel , Ebuka Chizitere Emenike , Adewale George Adeniyi","doi":"10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103609","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103609","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Plant biomass-based composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fillers in the maritime industry. They have gained significant attention due to their unique advantages compared to traditional synthetic fillers. These advantages include greater flexibility, environmental friendliness, biodegradability, renewability, and low density. This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of plant biomass-based composites (PBCs) within the maritime sector, focusing on their composition, treatment methods, properties, and diverse applications. It highlights the extensive use of various plant biomass components, such as stems, leaves, seeds, grass, and wood, as effective fillers for PBCs. To enhance their performance, a variety of modification techniques, both physical and chemical, have been successfully employed. Polymer-based matrices are the most commonly chosen for PBC synthesis, although metals and ceramics are also utilized. The study examines the mechanical, chemical, water absorption, thermal, electrical, and morphological properties of PBCs relevant to the maritime industry. Applications of these composites are broad and encompass the production of boats, hulls, decks, canoes, surfboards, shipping ropes, paddles, and more. The adaptability and versatility of PBCs across these applications hold the potential to enhance structural integrity, reduce maintenance costs, and improve environmental performance in the maritime industry. This research contributes to a better understanding of plant biomass-based composites' potential in the maritime sector, addressing global concerns related to climate change and resource conservation. It underscores the pivotal role of PBCs in fostering a more eco-friendly and resilient maritime industry while promoting technological advancements and operational efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":49879,"journal":{"name":"Marine Structures","volume":"96 ","pages":"Article 103609"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140113941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}