The effect of aircushion division on the motions of large floating structures is studied by means of calculations based on a linear three-dimensional potential method. A linear adiabatic law is used to describe the air pressures inside the cushions. The water surface within the aircushions and the mean wetted surface are modelled by panel distributions representing oscillating sources. The behaviour of different types of aircushion supported structures is described and compared with that of a rectangular barge having the same dimensions. Successively, the aircushion theory, motion characteristics, wave frequency forces and moments, mean second order drift forces and surrounding wave fields are discussed. The results show that aircushions significantly influence the stability and behaviour of large floating structures.
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ASME 2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering
June 10–15, 2007
San Diego, California, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
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0-7918-4270-3
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The Effect of Aircushion Division on the Motions of Large Floating Structures
J. L. F. van Kessel,
J. L. F. van Kessel
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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J. A. Pinkster
J. A. Pinkster
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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J. L. F. van Kessel
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
J. A. Pinkster
Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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OMAE2007-29512, pp. 677-686; 10 pages
Published Online:
May 20, 2009
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van Kessel, JLF, & Pinkster, JA. "The Effect of Aircushion Division on the Motions of Large Floating Structures." Proceedings of the ASME 2007 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. Volume 4: Materials Technology; Ocean Engineering. San Diego, California, USA. June 10–15, 2007. pp. 677-686. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2007-29512
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