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Modeling of structures subjected to wind generated waves

dc.contributor.authorPlate, Erich J., author
dc.contributor.authorNath, John H., author
dc.contributor.authorColorado State University, publisher
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-17T19:45:30Z
dc.date.available2019-09-17T19:45:30Z
dc.date.issued1968
dc.descriptionCER67-68EJP-JN68.
dc.description1968.
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (pages 28-29).
dc.description.abstractThe difficulties inherent in the direct determination of loads on off-shore structures which are exposed simultaneously to wind and waves make it desirable to model each situation in the laboratory. It is shown here that scaling of the loads and the waves is possible by using waves which are generated by blowing air over the surface of a laboratory channel, and by choosing a model material with an appropriate modulus of elasticity. Wind-generated waves such as those measured in the wind water tunnel of Colorado State University have a dimension less spectrum (Hidy and Plate (1965)) that is identical in shape to that found off the coast of Florida under hurricane conditions (Collins (1966)). Furthermore, it has been shown that hydro-elastic modeling is quite feasible (LeMehaute (1966)). These two results are combined to give modeling criteria for off-shore structures if direct wind forces are disregarded. Some consideration is also given to dynamic wind load modeling and to the question whether simultaneous modeling of both the wave and the wind forces is possible in a laboratory. In principle, this appears feasible, but for sufficiently large scale models, fetch lengths may be required which are larger than typical laboratory channels.
dc.format.mediumtechnical reports
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/198130
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
dc.relationCatalog record number (MMS ID): 991012735779703361
dc.relation.ispartofCivil Engineering Reports
dc.relation.ispartofCER, 67/68-68
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dc.subjectOffshore structures -- Aerodynamics
dc.titleModeling of structures subjected to wind generated waves
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