In this paper, post-ultimate strength behavior of VLFS to extreme wave-induced loads is investigated. A mathematical model to describe the post-ultimate strength behavior of VLFS is developed taking the hydroelasticity into account. The whole VLFS is modeled by two beams on an elastic foundation connected via a nonliner rotational spring assuming that VLFS collapses amidship under severe bending moment. The model is solved numerically by using FEM. It is shown that the extent of collapse of VLFS is smaller than that of ship structures for given amplitude of vertical bending moment on condition that the structures have the same cross section and the same moment-displacement relationship. A simple formula to represent the extent of collapse of VLFS is derived. Its efficacy is shown.

Volume Subject Area:
Ocean Space Utilization
Topics:
Floating structures, Stress, Waves, Collapse, Displacement, Finite element methods, Finite element model, Ships, Springs
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