Model Study of Mooring Forces for a Barge Moored with Synthetic Line,

Abstract

Forces on a moored barge are due to the combined action of wind, current and wave forces. Wave induced forces in the mooring lines are produced when the lines attempt to resist barge motions caused by the waves. Physical model studies are especially useful in examining the effect of the waves it the waves are large and/or in shallow water, where the waves are non-linear. This report describes a series of nine tests conducted to determine the maximum mooring line forces for selected conditions. The purpose of this study is to refine the estimates of wave induced force for a specific example by examining the effects of wave height and period on a model barge. Keywords: Mooring systems, Barges, Synthetic line.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA167218

Entities

People

  • Margo Walter
  • William N. Seelig

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

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