Development of Analytical Techniques for the Assessment of Energy Absorption Mechanisms in Marine Fender Systems

Abstract

Performance algorithms have been determined relating energy and load/ deflection characteristics for various generic types of fendering systems. These systems are typically rubber, pneumatic, foam filled, etc., and have been investigated herein. The fender type variables have been identified to define the particular performance relationships. This generalized relationship is based on the performance data acquired from numerous manufacture sources for different types of fender systems. The correlation and condensation of particular energy performance curves substantiates the choice of the volumetric interrelation as a significant relationship for the fender types.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131317

Entities

People

  • Chen-wen Jiang
  • Richard C. Janava

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Fenders (Boats)
  • Impact Loads
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mechanics
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Numerical Integration
  • Resistance
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Time Intervals

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  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design