Design Analysis of Typhoon Moorings for Wallace Air Station, Philippine Islands.

Abstract

Design of four identical typhoon moorings for Wallace Air Station, San Fernado, Philippines are presented. The purpose of these moorings is to restrain 110-foot and smaller target retrieval vessels. The design considers static and dynamic effects of extreme winds, currents and waves at the site. The recommended design is a modified Fleet Mooring design customized for the site with special emphasis on dynamic effects. The mooring legs and riser are made of 2-in chain and the buoy is a standard 5' x 9.5' diameter can. Anchors are 13 kip stockless modified with stabilizers and with flukes fixed for sand. A 10,000 sinker and double 150-foot long 2-in diameter nylon hawers are used to soften the mooring thereby reducing dynamic loads. The recommended design has excellent load/defection characteristics, uses available Fleet Mooring materials in the area, will be easy to install, maintain and/or relocate.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 26, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163444

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  • William N. Seelig

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  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

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