Mechanics of Cable Mooring Systems. Volume VII. The Steady-State Behavior of a Pyramid Array System.
Abstract
The methodology developed to statically analyze a non-concurrent cable array composed of 6 cables within which is moored a large, rigid, delta element is presented. Analysis is based on a finite element representation of the cable, using a lumped parameter treatment of all external forces acting on the system. The loadings which are assumed consist of the dead weight of the structure and hydrodynamic forces produced by directional currents on the cables and moored member. A computer program, PYRAMID, is described and documented in the report along with an application example to a 7,000 ft. high cable array. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0786187
Entities
People
- Ann C. Liau
- Geral G. Greer
- Richard F. Dominguez
Organizations
- Texas A&M University