Slice Trailer Coupling System - Connection Concepts

Abstract

This report documents a review of concepts for interconnection of a trailer and the SLICE vessel. The long-term goal is to develop a safe method of attaching a trailer to the SLICE vessel for swift and effective transport of personnel and cargo. The main objective of this particular work is to present a list of viable concepts for the SLICE/trailer connection and to identify risk mitigation measures. A summary of viable concepts found from a review of the literature is presented along with a brief discussion of the dynamics of a flexibly connected 2-Module floating system. Proper quantification of the connection's influence on the dynamic response is imperative if the SLICE/trailer system operation is to be controlled effectively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA393233

Entities

People

  • Jean-paul Kabche
  • Vincent Caccese

Organizations

  • University of Maine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Connectors
  • Construction
  • Control Systems
  • Couplings
  • Dynamic Response
  • Dynamics
  • Engineering
  • Fittings
  • Hulls (Marine)
  • Literature Surveys
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Modular Construction
  • Ships

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design