MECHANICS OF RAISING AND LOWERING HEAVY LOADS IN THE DEEP OCEAN: CABLE AND PAYLOAD DYNAMICS
Abstract
Based on a theoretical analysis of the cable and payload dynamics during lowering or raising heavy loads in the deep ocean given in Project Trident Technical Report No. 1370863 (AD-418 028), further calculations of the maximum dynamic stresses expected in the lowering cable are presented covering a wide range of cable and payload parameters. The theoretical analysis is adapted to a proposed design procedure, and two typical design examples are given, the results of which are discussed in terms of the safety of the lowering or raising operations. In order to make the design procedure applicable with a greater degree of confidence, it is considered necessary to make measurements of cable tensions and load and ship motions during a full-scale operation to fill in deficiencies of data and provide a basis for verification of theory and calculations. In particular, data are needed on the coefficients of drag and mass, which at this stage must of necessity be estimates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0631267
Entities
People
- Philip Holmes
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center