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Dynamics of fixed marine structures /

Dynamics of Fixed Marine Structures, Third Edition proves guidance on the dynamic design of fixed structures subject to wave and current action. The text is an update of the """"UR8"""" design guide """"Dynamics of Marine Structures"&q...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Barltrop, N. D. P. (Nigel D. P.)
Autor Corporativo: Marine Technology Directorate Limited
Otros Autores: Adams, A. J. (Adrian J.), Hallam, M. G.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : London : Butterworth-Heinemann ; Marine Technology Directorate, 1991.
Edición:3rd ed.
Colección:MTD Ltd. publication ; 91/102.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Dynamics of Fixed Marine Structures; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Outline of the contents; 1.2 Layout; 1.3 Sections which help with the selection of analysis strategy; 1.4 Use of the book as a technical reference; 1.5 Use of the book as an introductory text; Chapter 2. Dynamics with deterministic loading; 2.1 Linear single degree of freedom systems: SDOF; 2.2 Oscillation of an SDOF with neither forcing nor damping; 2.3 Steady state oscillation of an SDOF with forcing and viscous damping.
  • 2.4 Damped decay and build-up of oscillation2.5 Damping; 2.6 Modelling multidegree of freedom structures: NDOFs; 2.7 Static analysis of MDOF structures; 2.8 Steady state solution using complex matrix algebra; 2.9 Natural frequencies of MDOFs; 2.10 Normal mode (or principal or generalised) coordinates; 2.11 Time History solution methods; 2.12 Economic solution of large dynamic problems; Notation; Bibliography; References; Chapter 3. Statistical and spectral description of random loading and response; 3.1 Short term, frequency and sequence independent properties of y(t).
  • 3.2 Sequence dependent properties of a time history y(t)3.3 Fourier analysis and spectra of y(t); 3.4 Relationship between autocovariance and the energy spectrum; 3.5 Short term frequency and sequence independent statistics of simultaneous samples from several time histories:y1(t), y2(t) .; 3.6 Sequence dependent properties of samples from several time histories; 3.7 Cross spectral density and coherence; 3.8 Relationship between the cross-covariance and the cross-spectrum; 3.9 Some further derivations based on spectral properties; 3.10 Extreme value distributions for environmental data.
  • NotationBibliography; The following books and papers are also relevant:; References; Chapter 4. Structural response to random loading; 4.1 Wave, wind and earthquake
  • differences leading to different analysis methods; 4.2 Structural response in waves, wind and earthquake; 4.3 Effect of non-linearities; 4.4 Time history analysis methods; 4.5 Conclusion; Notation; References; Chapter 5. Foundations; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Introduction to soil behaviour; 5.3 Site investigation and testing; 5.4 Stability of the seabed surface; 5.5 Gravity structures; 5.6 Single piles.
  • 5.7 Including foundation behaviour in global structural analysis5.8 Pile groups; Notation; References; Chapter 6. Waves and wave loading; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Waves and currents; 6.3 Measurement; 6.4 Forecasting; 6.5 Water surface elevation spectra; 6.6 Individual wave scatter diagrams; 6.7 Wave modelling; 6.8 Hydrodynamic loading; 6.9 Analysis of structures subject to extreme and fatigue hydrodynamic loading; Notation; References; Chapter 7. Vortex-induced vibrations; 7.1 The forces on stationary circular cylinders; 7.2 Flow speeds for response of cylinders in steady flow.