Developments in offshore engineering : wave phenomena and offshore topics / John B. Herbich, editor in collaboration with Khyruddin A. Ansari ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Herbich, John B.

Ansari, Khyruddin A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ocean engineering.

Wave mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 570 pages) : illustrations, map

Place of Publication:

Houston, Tex. : Gulf Pub. Co., c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Drawing from experts and top researchers from around the world, this book presents current developments in a variety of areas that impact offshore and ocean engineering.

Contents:

Front Cover; Developments in Offshore Engineering; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Publisher's Note; Contributors; About the Editor; Part 1: Wave Phenomena; Chapter 1. The Green-Naghdi Theory of Fluid Sheets for Shallow-Water Waves; Introduction; Theoretical Basis; Mathematical Formulation; Subset Theories; Solution Scheme; Examples; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. The Cnoidal Theory of Water Waves; Introduction; Background; Cnoidal Theory; Presentation of Theoretical Results; Practical Application of Cnoidal Theory; Practical Tools and Hints for Application; A Numerical Cnoidal Theory

Accuracy of Methods; Notation; References; Chapter 3. Equation for Numerical Modeling of Wave Transformation in Shallow Water; Introduction; Basic Equations and Boundary Conditions; Mild-Slope Equation; Time-Dependent Mild-Slope Equations; Parabolic Equation; Boussinesq Equations; Nonlinear Shallow-Water Equations; Nonlinear Mild-Slope Equations; Validity Ranges of Wave Equations; Summary; Notation; References; Chapter 4. Wave Prediction Models for Coastal Engineering Applications; Introduction; Energy Balance Models; Mass and Momentum Conservation Models; Conclusion; References

Part 2: Offshore Topics; Chapter 5. Mooring Dynamics of Offshore Vessels; Introduction; Mooring System Selection; Generation of Mooring System Restoring Forces; Computation of Environmental Forces; Vessel Dynamic Analysis; Effect of Vessel Hydrodynamic Mass on Vessel and Mooring Line Dynamic Responses; Conclusion; Notation; References; Chapter 6. Cable Dynamics for Offshore Applications; Introduction; Cable Mechanics; Motions of Moored Structures; Experimental Testing of Cables and Mooring Systems; Guidelines for Analyzing Multi-Leg Systems; Overall System Damping Induced by the Mooring Lines

Application to Multi-Leg System Analysis; Summary; Appendix 1: Derivation of the Equations of Cable Motion; Appendix 2: Methodology for Calculating Vortex-Induced Motions; Appendix 3: Methodology for Calculating the Interaction Between Wave-Induced and Slowly Varying Motions; References; Chapter 7. Modeling Laws in Ocean Engineering; Introduction; Modeling Laws; Model Testing Facility; Model Environment; Examples of Modeling; Notation; References; Chapter 8. Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures; Introduction; Wave Loads on Slender Bodies; Wave Loads on Large Structures; Motion Analysis

References; Chapter 9. Underwater Acoustics; Introduction; Sonar Equations; Properties of Transducer Arrays; Underwater Sound Projector; Underwater Sound Propagation; Transmission Loss Models; Ambient Noise; Scattering and Reverberation Level; Target Strength; Radiated Noise Levels; Self Noise; Detection Threshold; Underwater Acoustic Applications; References; Chapter 10. Diving and Underwater Life Support; Introduction; Diving Physiology; Gas Laws; Operating Characteristics and Gas Supply Calculations for Diver Breathing Equipment; Thermodynamics for Diving Systems; Pressure Vessel Charging and Discharging Process

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

1-281-07785-2

9786611077853

1-60119-165-0

0-08-050421-3

OCLC:

476108617