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Wave Forces On Models Of Submerged Offshore Structures
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1975
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Description:The results of a model study of the forces caused by oscillatory waves on large rectangular tank-like submerged objects are presented. Three phases of the problem were examined: 1) description of the forces in terms of dimensionless parameters, 2) description of the effect of large wave heights which are of importance to the designer, and 3) the presentation of a format to be used in model studies on submerged structures. Theoretical studies of the problem have assumed wave heights to be small and the forces to be entirely inertial. However, of interest to the engineer are the forces caused by the larger waves generated by severe storms. In the model study the forces caused by the larger waves were determined and the effect of the water particle velocity in producing a drag force was examined. The relationships between the fluid particle displacement and the coefficients of mass and drag were evaluated. Previous studies indicate that particle displacement is related to the values of empirical coefficients assumed by previous investigation. The experimental results are given in a dimensionless form. Provided the laws of modeling are followed, and there are no scale effects, these results may be used to determine the forces on prototype structures in the ocean.
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