Second Order Motion Responses of Semi-submersibles: Numerical and Experimental Study

• Main Authors: Kurian, V.J., Yassir, M.E.A., Harahap, I.S.H.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: TC Hydraulic engineering. Ocean engineering; TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6175/1/ISOPE2011.pdf; http://www.isope.org; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/6175/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

In this study, numerical and experimental assessment of the 2nd order responses of a twin hulled semi-submersible subjected to monochromatic, bi-chromatic and random seas has been attempted. For numerical analysis, the 2nd order wave forces resulting from the 2nd order temporal acceleration and...