This textbook by O. Faltinsen provides a thorough introduction to the theory of structural loading on ships and offshore structures caused by wind, waves, and currents. It covers linear wave motion, forces on floating structures, numerical methods, viscous wave forces, damping, keeping conditions stationary, and water impact.
Practical applications of the theory are illustrated with examples and exercises, aimed at various structures such as conventional ships, high-water ships, barges, risers, buoys, fishing nets, and offshore platforms. This reference work is indispensable for professionals and students engaged in ship design and offshore engineering.
Product specifications
- Author: O. Faltinsen (Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim)
- Series: Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Binding type: Trade paperback (US)
- Publication date: 1993-09-23
- Number of pages: 340
- ISBN: 9780521458702
- Theme: Ship design and naval architecture
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Marine & Naval