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ASME 2010 29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering

June 6–11, 2010

Shanghai, China

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978-0-7918-4909-5

In This Volume

Offshore Technology (79)
Offshore Geotechnics (26)

29th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering: Volume 1

Offshore Technology

Supporting New Insight in Pipeline Hydrodynamics Using Stochastic Approaches on External Corrosion Damage

Zahiraniza Mustaffa, Pieter van Gelder

OMAE 2010; 1-10doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20009

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Topics: Corrosion , Damage , Hydrodynamics , Pipelines , Fluid structure interaction , Underwater pipelines , Circular cylinders , Currents , Flow (Dynamics) , Seabed

Retaining the Sustainability of Oil and Gas Operations: Qualifying the Best Available Techniques

S. M. S. M. K. Samarakoon, O. T. Gudmestad

OMAE 2010; 11-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20026

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Topics: Design , Environmental health and safety , Ocean engineering , Pollution , Pollution control , Reliability , Risk , Sustainability , Uncertainty

Application of a Viscoelastic Model for Polyester Mooring

J. W. Kim, J. H. Kyoung, A. Sablok

OMAE 2010; 19-29doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20040

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Topics: Mooring , Polyester fabrics , Stress , Chain , Materials properties , Ropes , Stiffness , Approximation , Computer software , Creep

Tension-Based Tension Leg Platform: Technologies for Ultra Deepwater Applications

Nagan Srinivasan

OMAE 2010; 31-42doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20042

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Topics: Deepwater development , Tension , Tension-leg platforms , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Design , Hull , Water , Seabed , Tendons

General Recommendations From the Results of Reassessment of 21 Platforms in Bay of Campeche

Partha Chakrabarti, Juan de Dios de la O.

OMAE 2010; 43-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20056

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Topics: Design , Drilling , Fatigue , Fatigue analysis , Fatigue cracks , Fatigue failure , Fatigue life , Framing (Construction) , Gulf of Mexico , Inspection

Hydrodynamics of an Installation Barge With Bilge Keels and Stinger

Marcos Cueva, Alexandre S. Hansen, Joa¯o Luis B. Silva, Fernando Faria, Andre Morato

OMAE 2010; 53-59doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20059

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Keel , Maintenance , Potential theory (Physics) , Safety , Vessels

Impact Analysis of a Vessel Exclusion Barrier

Partha Chakrabarti, Kaushik Bose, Abhijeet Chawan, Sameer Dhaware, Mike McDole

OMAE 2010; 61-73doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20070

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Topics: Vessels , Design , Wire , Absorption , Mooring , Ropes , Cables , Boats , Chain , Computers

Coupling Effects Between Tank Sloshing and Motions of a LNG Carrier

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Daniel Testa, Florian Sprenger

OMAE 2010; 75-82doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20077

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Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Sloshing , Waves , Ocean engineering , Resonance , Computation , Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Force sensors , Hull

Damping Coefficient Analyses for Floating Offshore Structures

Edgard B. Malta, Rodolfo T. Gonc¸alves, Fabio T. Matsumoto, Felipe R. Pereira, Andre´ L. C. Fujarra, Kazuo Nishimoto

OMAE 2010; 83-89doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20093

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Topics: Computer simulation , Damping , Ocean engineering , Offshore structures

Application of Multidisciplinary Design Optimization in the Truss Spar Concept Design

Zhe Jiang, Weicheng Cui, Xiaoping Huang

OMAE 2010; 91-99doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20106

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Spar platforms , Trusses (Building) , Wing spars , Engineering disciplines , Response surface methodology , Stability , Weight (Mass) , Computer simulation

An Approximate Method for Stochastic Linearization of Viscous Roll Damping

Y. Drobyshevski, J. R. Whelan

OMAE 2010; 101-111doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20108

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Topics: Damping , Seas , Vessels , Computation , FPSO , Waves , Degrees of freedom , Design , Errors , Frequency-domain analysis

Problems and Solutions in the Course of Deballasting

Yong Yang, Jie Ma

OMAE 2010; 113-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20120

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Topics: Design , Vessels , Water

Control of Unstable Ship Motions Using Anti-Rolling Tanks: Erosion of Safe Basins

Marcelo A. S. Neves, Claudio A. Rodri´guez, Jorge A. Merino, Jerver E. M. Vivanco, Jose´ C. Villago´mez Rosales, Radhdesh Agarwal

OMAE 2010; 119-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20128

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Topics: Erosion , Ships , Vessels , Design , Excitation , Nonlinear dynamics , Nonlinear equations , Seas , Stability , Waves

Numerical Study on Mathieu Instability of DDMS Platform

Binbin Li, Jinping Ou

OMAE 2010; 127-134doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20138

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Topics: Accounting , Bracing (Construction) , Corners (Structural elements) , Damping , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Equations of motion , Hull , Mooring , Pipeline risers , Plates (structures)

Seasonal Downtime Analysis of DP and Non-DP Offloading Operation in Brazilian Waters

Eduardo A. Tannuri, Celso P. Pesce, Paulo Cesar de Azevedo, Jr., Carlos H. Fucatu, Alexandre N. Simos

OMAE 2010; 135-141doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20147

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Topics: Downtime , Water , Tankers , FPSO , Simulation , Boats , Mooring , Vessels , Dynamic positioning systems , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Wind Shielding Effects on DP System of a Shuttle Tanker

Eduardo Aoun Tannuri, Carlos Hakio Fucatu, Bruno Devoraes Rossin, Renata Cristina B. Montagnini, Marcos Donato Ferreira

OMAE 2010; 143-149doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20148

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Topics: Tankers , Wind , FPSO , Computational fluid dynamics , Mooring , Wakes , Algorithms , Collaboration , Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Wave Run-Up and Air Gap Prediction for a Large-Volume Semi-Submersible Platform

Fabio Tadao Matsumoto, Rafael de Andrade Watai, Alexandre Nicolaos Simos, Marcos Donato A. S. Ferreira

OMAE 2010; 151-159doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20165

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Topics: Semi-submersible offshore structures , Waves , Boundary element methods , Design , Computational fluid dynamics , Diffraction , Engineering simulation , Errors , Hull , Modeling

Dynamic Response Analysis on Different Types of TLPS

Gongwei Yan, Jinping Ou

OMAE 2010; 161-168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20173

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Topics: Dynamic response analysis , Tension-leg platforms , Dynamic response , Flow (Dynamics) , Stiffness , Tendons , Waves , Boundary element methods , Computer simulation , Computer software

Numerical Evaluation of Wind Loads on Semi-Submersible Platform by CFD

Shen Zhang, Lei Wang, Shi-Zhi Yang, Huan Yang

OMAE 2010; 169-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20209

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Stress , Wind , Wind tunnels , Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Large eddy simulation , Navier-Stokes equations , Offshore platforms

Prediction of the Depth of Shoe Pits After the Jack Up Penetration Into Seabed

Han Feng, Menglan Duan, Linsong Song, Qiyi Zhang

OMAE 2010; 177-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20264

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Topics: Jacks (Lifting equipment) , Seabed , Weight (Mass) , Jack-up drilling rigs , Shapes , Shear strength , Soil , Theorems (Mathematics)

Feasibility and Design of the ClubStead: A Cable-Stayed Floating Structure for Offshore Dwellings

Alexia Aubault, Wendy Sitler-Roddier, Dominique Roddier, Patri Friedman, Wayne Gramlich

OMAE 2010; 183-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20268

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Topics: Cables , Design , Floating structures , Ocean engineering , Tensegrity

Breaking Wave Impacts on Platform Columns: Stochastic Analysis and DNV Recommended Practice

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Sverre K. Haver, Mareike Strach

OMAE 2010; 195-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20293

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Topics: Waves , Force sensors , Pressure , Tension-leg platforms , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Gravity (Force) , Probability , Shock (Mechanics) , Stress , Testing

Response-Based Design Methods for Motion of Turret Moored FPSO

Junbumn Rho, Jae-Ohk Lee, Woo-Seung Sim, Hyun-Soo Shin, Choong-Dong Lee

OMAE 2010; 205-211doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20318

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Topics: Design methodology , FPSO , Mooring , Seas , Waves , Probability , Simulation , Design , Response surface methodology , Electromagnetic scattering

The Application of Knee Brace Structure in the Design of Tension Leg Platform

D. Zhang, Z. Deng, F. Yan

OMAE 2010; 213-223doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20332

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Design , Knee , Tension-leg platforms , Stress , Hull , Ocean engineering , Drilling , Momentum , Mooring

Global Responses of Struck Ships in Collision With Emphasis on Hydrodynamic Effects

Huirong Jia, Torgeir Moan

OMAE 2010; 225-236doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20336

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Ships , Girders , Hull , Vessels , Damping , Design , Equations of motion , Inertia (Mechanics) , Yaw

Prediction of Wave Impact Pressures on Horizontal Plate

Yanqiu Meng, Guoping Chen, Shichang Yan

OMAE 2010; 237-243doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20364

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Topics: Waves , Pressure , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Jetties , Offshore structures , Physics

Hull Optimization of the Unmanned AGaPaS Rescue Vessel

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Andre´ Kauffeldt, Nils Otten, Sven Stuppe

OMAE 2010; 245-254doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20386

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Topics: Hull , Optimization , Vessels , Ships , Collisions (Physics) , Design , Dimensions , Numerical analysis , Probability , Risk

A TLP Solution for 8000 Ft Water Depth

Xiaoqiang Sean Bian, Steven J. Leverette, Oriol R. Rijken

OMAE 2010; 255-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20409

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Topics: Tension-leg platforms , Water , Design , Tendons , Dimensions , Fatigue , Hull , Ocean engineering , Seas , Springs

A Comparative Analysis of Ultra Deep Water Catenary Rigid Risers

Celso K. Morooka, Mauricio J. H. Suzuki, Paulo S. D. Pereira

OMAE 2010; 263-269doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20415

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Topics: Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Water , Petroleum , Ocean engineering , Design , Fluids , Manufacturing systems , Pipes , Steel

Variation of Heave Added Mass and Damping Near Seabed

Hemlata Wadhwa, Balaji Krishnamoorthy, Krish P. Thiagarajan

OMAE 2010; 271-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20456

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Topics: Damping , Seabed , Disks , Cavities , Ocean engineering , Displacement , Oscillations , Actuators , Algorithms , Cranes

Modelling the Effect of Sloshing on Ship Motions

Tim Bunnik, Arthur Veldman

OMAE 2010; 279-286doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20458

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Topics: Modeling , Ships , Sloshing , Seas , Diffraction , Fluids , Computational fluid dynamics , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics)

FourStar™ Dry-Tree Semisubmersible Development

Neil Williams, Steve Leverette, Sean Bian, Sean Large, Peimin Cao

OMAE 2010; 287-294doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20465

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Topics: Semi-submersible offshore structures , Ocean engineering , Water , Waves

On Weibull Extreme Response of Offshore Structures

Cheng-Yo Chen, Trevor Mills

OMAE 2010; 295-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20476

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Topics: Offshore structures , Weibull distribution , Floating structures , Design , Gulf of Mexico , Simulation , Spar platforms , Trusses (Building) , Wing spars

Splash Zone Lifting Analysis of Subsea Structures

Arunjyoti Sarkar, Ove T. Gudmestad

OMAE 2010; 303-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20489

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Cranes , Seas , Design , Modeling , Wire , Damping , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Stiffness , Weight (Mass)

On Penetration of Upright and Tapered Suction Caissons in Sand: An Experimental Study

Siamak Kakasoltani, Mostafa Zeinoddini, Mahmoud R. Abdi, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi Behnam

OMAE 2010; 313-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20499

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Topics: Caissons , Sands , Suction

Numerical and Model Test Investigation on the Motion Characteristic of FDPSO and the Sheltered Riser Vessel

Yuefeng Wei, Zhiqiang Hu, Gang Chen, Jianmin Yang

OMAE 2010; 321-327doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20542

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Topics: Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Vessels , Drilling , Ocean engineering , Seas , Waves , Computer simulation , Frequency-domain analysis , Hull

The Ship Lift Floating Dry-Dock System

W. R. Hudson

OMAE 2010; 329-336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20544

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Topics: Displacement , Maintenance , Pressure , Ships , Vessels , Water

Hydrodynamic Verification on the Motion Characteristics of FPSO Based on the Full Scale Measurement Data Features of Current and Wind

Wenhua Zhao, Jianmin Yang, Zhiqiang Hu, Yuefeng Wei

OMAE 2010; 337-345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20564

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Topics: FPSO , Wind , Seas , China , Emission spectroscopy , Hull , Mooring , Service life (Equipment) , Spectroscopy , Stress

The General Arrangement Study of Jack-Up Drilling Unit

Xiangang Ren, Yong Bai

OMAE 2010; 347-353doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20572

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Topics: Drilling , Jack-up drilling rigs

Wave Spreading and Wave Drift Loads for a Standard LNG Carrier in Shallow Water

Emmanuel Sergent, Mamoun Naciri

OMAE 2010; 355-362doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20580

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Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Water , Wave drift loads , Waves

Model Tests for Floatover Installation of Spar Topsides

Bonjun Koo, Allan Magee, Kostas Lambrakos, Eleni Beyko, Anil Sablok

OMAE 2010; 363-371doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20590

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Topics: Spar platforms , Wing spars , Seas , Stress , Derricks , Gulf of Mexico , Instrumentation , Manufacturing , Shock (Mechanics) , Transportation systems

Prediction of Motions and Loads for Floatover Installation of Spar Topsides

Bonjun Koo, Allan Magee, Kostas Lambrakos, Eleni Beyko, Anil Sablok

OMAE 2010; 373-386doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20591

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Topics: Spar platforms , Stress , Wing spars , Design , Mooring , Numerical analysis , Seas , Simulation , Damping , Derricks

AC Ring Distribution: Architecture for Subsea Power Distribution

Xianghui Huang, Samuel T. McJunkin

OMAE 2010; 387-392doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20599

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Architecture , Compressors , Design , Electric motors , Failure , HVAC equipment , Insulation , Petroleum industry , Power grids

On the Use of Main Hoist Tension Measurement for Feed Forward in DP Systems During Offshore Installations

Olaf Waals

OMAE 2010; 393-400doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20607

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Topics: Feedforward control , Hoists , Offshore installations , Tension , Wire , Crane barges , Cranes , Kalman filters , Springs , Weight (Mass)

Pitch/Roll Static Stability of Tension Leg Platforms

Ning Xu, Jun Zhang

OMAE 2010; 401-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20625

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Topics: Static stability , Tension-leg platforms , Tendons , Tension , Gulf of Mexico , Buckling , Design , Engineering simulation , Oceans , Redundancy (Engineering)

System Identification of Jack-Up Platform by Spectral Analysis

X. M. Wang, C. G. Koh, T. N. Thanh, J. Zhang

OMAE 2010; 411-420doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20627

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Topics: Emission spectroscopy , Jack-up drilling rigs , Spectroscopy , Offshore structures , Structural health monitoring , Structural response analysis , Waves , Engineering simulation , Genetic algorithms , Ocean engineering

Numerical Calculation and Model Test Study on a Quay Mooring Semi-Submersible Drilling Platform

Qi Wang, Xiaopeng Wu, Haining Lu, Gang Chen, Xiaoyuan Wu

OMAE 2010; 421-431doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20630

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Topics: Drilling , Mooring , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Computer simulation , Design , Fittings , Shipbuilding , Waves

Inplace Model Test Result Correlation of Multi Column Floater (MCF): Drilling and Production Unit

Arcandra Tahar, Lyle Finn

OMAE 2010; 433-442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20640

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Topics: Drilling , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Stiffness , Buoyancy , Hull , Mooring , Ocean engineering , Seas

Comparative Analysis on Fatigue Damage of Deepwater Hybrid Mooring Line

Dongsheng Qiao, Changxin Zheng, Binbin Li, Jinping Ou, Gangjun Zhai

OMAE 2010; 443-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20642

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Topics: Fatigue damage , Mooring , Seas , Wire , Chain , Polyester fabrics , Ropes , Spar platforms , Fatigue , Seabed

Model Test Investigation of LNG Tandem Offloading With Dynamic Positioned Shuttle Tankers

Jaap de Wilde, Jorrit-Jan Serraris, Erik-Jan de Ridder, Marie-Laure Be´cel, Jean-Robert Fournier

OMAE 2010; 453-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20684

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Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Tankers

Coupled Dynamic Analysis of a Moored Spar Platform in Time Domain

M. D. Yang, B. Teng

OMAE 2010; 461-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20697

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Dynamic analysis , Mooring , Spar platforms

Dynamic Analysis of Floating Bodies Considering Multi-Body Interaction Effects

Young-Bok Kim, Moo-Hyun Kim, Yong Yook Kim, Young-Hun Kim

OMAE 2010; 469-473doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20709

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Floating bodies , Containers , Ships , Vessels , Cranes , Drilling barges , Dynamic positioning systems , Mooring , Robots

Effect of Foundation Modeling on Extreme Response of Offshore Jack-up Unit

Azadeh Jafari, Behrouz Asgarian, Mohammad Daghigh

OMAE 2010; 475-481doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20717

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Topics: Jack-up drilling rigs , Modeling , Ocean engineering , Tensile strength , Collapse , Seas , Storms , Stress

Onset of Scour Below Pipeline Under Combined Waves and Current

Zhipeng Zang, Liang Cheng, Ming Zhao

OMAE 2010; 483-488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20719

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Topics: Pipelines , Waves

Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Mooring Lines in Deepwater

Su-xia Zhang, You-gang Tang, Xi-jun Liu

OMAE 2010; 489-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20775

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Topics: Dynamic response , Mooring , Cables , Stress , Tension , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Displacement , Equations of motion , Fluids , Water

From Subsurface to Riser: An Integrated Approach to Subsea Surveillance

Jon Machin

OMAE 2010; 495-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20792

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Surveillance , Monitoring systems , Seabed , Design , Production control , Production systems optimization , Project management

Renewal Scantling Evaluation for FPSO Conversions Considering Pitting Corrosion Effects

Haihong Sun, Xiaozhi Wang, Bret C. Montaruli, Anil Thayamballi

OMAE 2010; 503-511doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20798

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Topics: Corrosion , FPSO , Tankers , Hull , Buckling , Girders , Plating , Service life (Equipment) , Structural elements (Construction)

Concept Selection Philosophy for Floating Control Facilities

Tuanjie Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Wei Ye

OMAE 2010; 513-519doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20805

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Topics: Construction , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Hull , Hydrostatics , Liabilities , Manufacturing systems , Mooring , Ocean engineering , Oceans , Optimization

Modeling Traveling Waves Using Mode Superposition

Vivek Jaiswal, Aditi Sheshadri, J. Kim Vandiver

OMAE 2010; 521-527doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20807

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Topics: Modeling , Traveling waves , Excitation , Vortex-induced vibration , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Standing waves , Tension

Thunder Hawk Riser System Design: An Integrated Experience

Peimin Cao, Sherry Xiang, Luc Chabot, Paul Fourchy, Rafik Boubenider

OMAE 2010; 529-540doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20810

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Topics: Design , Lightning , Pipeline risers , Risers (Casting) , Teams , Hull , Mooring , Sensitivity analysis , Fatigue , Fatigue design

Assessment of SYMS Survival Limit for “Peng Bo” FPSO During Installation

Amal C. Phadke, Shihwei Liao, Donghui Chen

OMAE 2010; 541-548doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20817

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Topics: FPSO , Bearings , Mooring , Design , Pendulums , Stress , China , Concretes , Storms , Surges

Study on a Stability Judgment System Based on Time Series Analysis

Daisuke Terada, Genshiro Kitagawa

OMAE 2010; 549-556doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20849

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Topics: Stability , Time series , Ships , Safety , Containers , Modeling , Seas , Self-organization , Surface roughness

Low Cost Inertial Measurement Unit Application on Sub-Sea Launching: Signal Processing and Trajectory Algorithm

Rodrigo Sauri Lavieri, Eduardo Aoun Tannuri, Andre´ L. C. Fujarra, Celso P. Pesce, Diego Cascelli Correˆa

OMAE 2010; 557-563doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20857

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Topics: Algorithms , Measurement units and standards , Seas , Signal processing , Trajectories (Physics) , Sensors , Signals , Microelectromechanical systems , Ocean engineering , Algebra

The Effect of Sampling Rate on the Statistics of Impact Pressure

Nitin Repalle, Tam Truong, Krish Thiagarajan, Dominique Roddier, Robert K. M. Seah, Timothy Finnigan

OMAE 2010; 565-572doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20883

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Topics: Pressure , Statistics , Sloshing , Containment systems , Design , Excitation , Impulse (Physics) , Liquefied natural gas , Probability , Sprays

An Innovative Synthetic Mooring Solution for an Octagonal FPSO in Shallow Waters

Mo Fan, Da Li, Tuanjie Liu, Alex Ran, Wei Ye

OMAE 2010; 573-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20888

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Topics: FPSO , Mooring , Water , Design , Ropes , Anchorage , Buoys , Nylon fabrics , Tankers , Chain

2nd Order Pitch and Roll Slow Motions of a Semi-Submersible Platform: Full Scale Measurements and Theoretical Predictions Comparative Study

Vini´cius L. F. Matos, Eric O. Ribeiro, Alexandre N. Simos, Sergio H. Sphaier

OMAE 2010; 581-592doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20898

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Topics: Semi-submersible offshore structures , Stress , Damping , Mooring , Ocean engineering , Resonance , Waves , Accelerometers , Design , Displacement

Dynamic Non-Linear Analysis of Offshore Jacket Type Platforms Under Extreme Wave Loads

S. M. Enderami, M. Zeinoddini, N. Shabakhty, H. Ameryoun

OMAE 2010; 593-601doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20933

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Topics: Offshore platform jackets , Stress , Waves , Seas , Offshore platforms , Chaos , Statistics , Storms

Towards the Understanding of Manifold Fluttering During Pendulous Installation: Flow Induced Rotation of Flat Plates in Uniform Flow

Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Sina Mirzaei Sefat, Fabio Moreira Coelho, Mario Ribeiro

OMAE 2010; 603-609doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20950

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Topics: Flat plates , Flow (Dynamics) , Manifolds , Rotation , Computer simulation , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fluids , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Porosity , Pressure

VIFIE-Based Prediction and Strength Analysis on Upending of Spar

Di Hu, Yong He, Wei-liang Jin

OMAE 2010; 611-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20955

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Topics: Spar platforms , Wing spars , Computer software , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Ocean engineering , Water

Application of Remote Sensing Technology in Tianjin Binhai New Area Coastal Zone Monitoring

Juan Wang, Zhiguo Bu, Zhongqiang Li

OMAE 2010; 619-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20987

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Topics: Shorelines

Prediction of Roll Damping in the Frequency Domain Using the Discrete Vortex Method

Mohammad Hajiarab, J. Michael R. Graham, Martin Downie

OMAE 2010; 625-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21000

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Topics: Damping , Vortices , Flow (Dynamics) , Vessels

Vibration Absorber Technology and Conceptual Design of Vibration Absorber for TLP in Ultradeep Water

Oriol Rijken, Michael Spillane, Steve J. Leverette

OMAE 2010; 629-638doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21013

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Topics: Conceptual design , Tension-leg platforms , Vibration absorbers , Water , Caissons , Computational fluid dynamics , Hull , Pipeline risers , Resonance , Risers (Casting)

Hull-Mooring Coupled Dynamic Analysis of Two Side-by-Side Operating Vessels

Mahdi Mirzaei, Mehdi Shafieefar, Mohammad Reza Moharrami

OMAE 2010; 639-644doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21066

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Hull , Mooring , Vessels , Buoyancy , Clearances (Engineering) , Crane barges , Currents , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Improved Efficiencies in Truss Spar Designs Without Dry Transportation Constraints

John Murray, Guibog Choi

OMAE 2010; 645-652doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21112

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Topics: Spar platforms , Transportation systems , Trusses (Building) , Wing spars , Steel , Hull , Vessels , Weight (Mass)

Motion Monitoring and Decision Support During Heavy Transport

Onno A. J. Peters, Leon J. M. Adegeest

OMAE 2010; 653-664doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21143

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Topics: Containers , Design , Floating structures , Internet , Jack-up drilling rigs , Liquefied natural gas , Measurement systems , Ocean engineering , Safety , Semi-submersible offshore structures

An Advanced Test Method to Determine Viscous Damping of Floating Structures

Z. J. Huang, B. J. O’Donnell, T. W. Yung, S. T. Slocum

OMAE 2010; 665-672doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21156

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Topics: Damping , Floating structures , Springs , Liquefied natural gas , Oscillations , Stiffness , Stress , Surface waves (Fluid)

Research on a Mathematical Model of Storm Surge and Inundation in Bohai Bay

Da-ming Li, Qing-jun Fu

OMAE 2010; 673-677doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21177

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Topics: Storms , Surges

Design and Installation Aspects of the Kikeh TAD/SPAR Lashing System

Jianan Jay Wan, David Edelson, Luc Chabot

OMAE 2010; 679-687doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21184

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Topics: Design , Spar platforms , Drilling , Engineers , Gulf of Mexico , Hardware , Modeling , Mooring , Numerical analysis , Nylon fabrics

Dynamics of Vapor Pockets at Phase Boundary: An Application in LNG Sloshing

Tin-Woo Yung, Moses Minta, Haiping He, Mark Gentry

OMAE 2010; 689-697doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-21191

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Liquefied natural gas , Sloshing , Vapors

Offshore Geotechnics

Soil Structure Interaction Through Two Parameter Foundation

T. Ravi S. Mullapudi, Ashraf Ayoub

OMAE 2010; 699-704doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20055

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Topics: Soil , Finite element analysis , Displacement , Fibers

Properties of a Novel Local Scour Protective Equipment Around Pile of Marine Bridge Under Wave Action

Qiang Li, Chunhua Liu, Zhongjian Sun, Haiming Dong, Jianying Qiu

OMAE 2010; 705-710doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20096

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Waves

Physical Modeling of Untrenched Pipeline Breakout From Sand-Bed in Ocean Currents

Shu-Ming Yan, Fu-Ping Gao, Jing Cao, En-Yong Zhang, Guo-Hui Li, Ying-Xiang Wu

OMAE 2010; 711-718doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20183

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Topics: Modeling , Ocean currents , Pipelines , Sands , Pipes , Earth resistance , Stability , Actuators , Flumes , Particulate matter

The Bearing Capacity of a Skirted Two-Foundation System

G. J. Yun, J. Oliphant, A. Maconochie, A. Ahmad

OMAE 2010; 719-725doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20361

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Topics: Load bearing capacity , Pipelines , Ocean engineering , Seabed , Soil , Center of mass , Deepwater development , Design methodology , Finite element analysis , Fluid-dynamic forces

Modeling of Spud-Can Penetration and Uplift Using the Coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian Technique

Deepak V. Datye

OMAE 2010; 727-729doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20448

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Topics: Deformation , Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling , Soil , Strain gradient

A Numerical Study on the Performance of Composite Foundation System With Piles and Cushion

Chun-yi Cui, Jun Li, Mao-tian Luan, Mu-guo Li, Zhan-qi Sun

OMAE 2010; 731-736doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20503

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Topics: Composite materials , Construction , Coulombs , Algorithms , Computation , Computer simulation , Concrete mat foundations , Deformation , Design , Durability

Standing Wave-Induced Dynamic Response and Instability of Seabed Under a Caisson Breakwater

M. B. C. Ulker, M. S. Rahman, M. N. Guddati

OMAE 2010; 737-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20524

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Topics: Breakwaters , Caissons , Dynamic response , Seabed , Waves , Standing waves , Composite materials , Finite element analysis , Fluids , Stress

Numerical Modelling of Wave-Induced Pore Pressure Around a Buried Pipeline: WSPI-3D Model

Behnam Shabani, Dong-Sheng Jeng, Jianhong Ye, Yakun Guo

OMAE 2010; 747-755doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20528

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Topics: Modeling , Pipelines , Pressure , Waves , Soil , Seabed , Computer simulation , Finite element analysis , Geometry , Oceans

Study on Erodibility Change of the Yellow River Sediment Into the Sea in the Process of Consolidation

Xiangmei Meng, Yonggang Jia, Wei Hou, Hui Liu, Zhongnian Yang

OMAE 2010; 757-765doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20560

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Topics: Rivers , Seas , Sediments , Erosion , Shear stress , Tides , Density , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear strength , Shorelines

Properties of North Atlantic Abyssal Plain Sediments From High-Quality Long Piston Cores

Horst G. Brandes

OMAE 2010; 767-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20663

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Topics: North Atlantic Ocean , Pistons , Sediments , Diluents , Shear strength , Water

To Simulate the Stability of Undersea Pipeline Under Typhoon Wave Action by Numerical Analysis

Lien-Kwei Chien, Wen-Chien Tseng, Sheng-Tse Chuang

OMAE 2010; 775-780doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20707

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Pipelines , Stability , Waves , Displacement , Computer simulation , Computer software , Damage , Earthquakes , Meteorology

Numerical Analysis of 4-Piles Model in Lateral Spreading of Liquefied Ground

Qi Shao, Xiaowei Tang, Xu Bai

OMAE 2010; 781-787doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20714

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Topics: Constitutive equations , Damage , Displacement , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Earthquakes , Failure , Numerical analysis , Soil

Experimental Study on Regular Wave-Induced Scour and Settlement of a Submerged Obstacle Upon a Fluidized Sandbed

Shiaw-Yih Tzang, Yung-Lung Chen, Shan-Hwei Ou

OMAE 2010; 789-796doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20755

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Topics: Waves , Fluidized beds , Sediments , Water , Soil , Submerged structures

Experimental Study on Strength Weakening of Silty Soil of Subaqueous Yellow River Delta Under Cyclic Loadings

Huixin Liu, Guohui Xu, Qingpeng Zhao, Xin Wang, Yueqian Yu

OMAE 2010; 797-806doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20769

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Topics: Rivers , Soil , Stress , Failure , Pressure , Seabed , Waves , Construction , Cycles , Design

Experimental Study on Influences of Wave Height on Liquefaction Depth of Silty Soil Bed

Yueqian Yu, Guohui Xu, Xin Wang, Huixin Liu, Qingpeng Zhao

OMAE 2010; 807-811doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20770

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Topics: Flumes , Liquefaction , Rivers , Soil , Waves

The Development of the Torpedo-Piezocone

Elisabeth de Campos Porto, Cipriano Jose´ de Medeiros Junior, Paulo Roberto Dionysio Henriques Junior, Diego Foppa, Antoˆnio Carlos Pimentel Ferreira, Rachel Guerreiro Basi´lio Costa, Jane Vieira Volota¯o Fernandes, Fernando Artur Brasil Danziger, Graziella Maria Faquim Jannuzzi, Gustavo Vaz de Mello Guimara¯es, Silvio Pinheiro da Silva Junior, Antoˆnio Marcos de Lima Alves

OMAE 2010; 813-821doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20820

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Topics: Accelerometers , Calibration , Displacement , Friction , Pressure , Soil , Temperature , Transducers

Behavior of Installation for Suction Anchor in Soft Clay

Ling-ling Li, Heng-jun Dai, Li-zhong Wang

OMAE 2010; 823-829doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20838

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Topics: Suction , Soil , Flow (Dynamics) , Shear strength , Design , Displacement , Failure , Failure mechanisms , Geotechnology , Load bearing capacity

Study of Soil Responses Adjacent to Jack-Up Spudcan Foundation

Yi Xie, C. F. Leung, Y. K. Chow

OMAE 2010; 831-837doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20859

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Topics: Jack-up drilling rigs , Soil , Image processing , Particulate matter

Stability of Sand Beds Around Mattress-Curtain Sets

Liquan Xie, Shuguang Liu

OMAE 2010; 839-844doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2010-20872

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Topics: Sands , Stability , Flow (Dynamics) , Computer software , Countermeasures , Engineering simulation , Erosion , Flumes , Liquefaction , Pressure