Validation of Finite Segment Cable Models.

Abstract

Analytical and experimental data is presented validating a finite segment cable model. The model consists of a series of pin-connected rigid rods which may have different lengths, diameters, and masses. The model is capable of simulating large, three-dimensional motion of flexible cables. Its principal areas of application are expected to be with the simulation of long, heavy, towing and hoisting cables. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097749

Entities

People

  • James W. Kamman
  • Ronald L. Huston

Organizations

  • University of Cincinnati

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Experimental Data
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Frequency
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Military Research
  • Partial Differential Equations
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Two Dimensional
  • Validation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Structural Dynamics.