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  • On estimation of ship rolling motion with flooded water on vehicle deck

    Authors

    Toshifumi Fujiwara ; Tomihiro Haraguchi

    Date published

    2002

    Abstract

    The ro-ro passenger ship 'Estonia' sank in 1994 because she a large amount of water flooded her vehicle deck. To prevent further such disasters the safety of damaged ro-ro passenger ships has been discussed by IMO. The validity of a time domain simulation method is investigated for the rolling motion of a ro-ro passenger ship with a flooded vehicle deck expressed by a 2D lump mass concept. Model experiments using different amounts of water on deck were carried out to confirm the effectiveness of the method in regular beam waves. As a result the simulation method on rolling motion shows a reduced roll response caused by moving water on deck. Roll amplitudes obtained from the simulation are in good agreement with experimental ones. The present method could be used to assess the safety of ro-ro passenger ships with damaged holes and floodwater on deck.

    Authors

    Toshifumi Fujiwara ; Tomihiro Haraguchi

    Date published

    2002

  • The influence of environment on fatigue

    Authors

    IMechE

    Publisher

    IMechE

    Abstract

    Conf held in London 18 - 19 May 1977 Papers are Fundamental and practical aspects of crack growth under corrosion fatigue conditions Quantitative understanding of the effects of mechanical and environmental variables on corrosion fatigue crack behaviour Preliminary results of effect of environment on the low cycle fatigue behaviour of Type 316 stainless steel and 9% Cr ferritic steel The effect of environment and frequency on crack nucleation Stage 1 and II crack growth in two aluminium zinc magnesium alloys The influence of low oxygen and contaminated sodium environments on the fatigue behaviour of solution treated AISI 316 stainless steel Environmental effects on fatigue crack initiation and propagation in a cast steel Mechanisms affecting chemistry and material properties at crack tips in metals The effect of pressurized water reactor environment on fatigue crack propagation of pressure vessel steels A quantitative assessment of the superposition model of corrosion fatigue The effect of frequency and temperature on environmentally assisted fatigue crack growth below K1SCC in steels Cracking in 500 MW L P rotor shafts

    Authors

    IMechE

    Date published

    1977

    Publisher

    IMechE

  • Report of the Advisory Group on Shipbuilding on the Upper Clyde

    Authors

    Department of Trade and Industry

    Publisher

    HMSO

    Abstract

    Return to an Address of the Honourable the House of Commons dated 29th July 1971 for 'Return of the Report of the Advisory Group on Shipbuilding on the Upper Clyde'

    Authors

    Department of Trade and Industry

    Date published

    1971

    Publisher

    HMSO

  • Study on localized corrosion on cargo oil tank bottom plate of oil tanker

    Authors

    K Katoh ; S Imai ; D T Yasunaga et al.

    Date published

    2003

    Abstract

    'The study on cargo oil tank (COT) corrosion of oil tanker' has been carried out by 'The Shipbuilding Research Association of Japan Panel #242 (SR242) committee' for 3 years supported by the Nippon Foundation. The main objectives of this study were - (1) Making facts clear on VLCC localized corrosion on bottom plate scientifically (2) clarifying differences in localized corrosion behaviour between double hull (D/H) and single hull (S/H) and (3) reconfirmation that localized corrosion behaviour of mild steel (MS) and TMCP steel is the same. The wide range of studies by onboard inspections and laboratory tests on localized corrosion on bottom plate was carried out. In this study intensive field examinations are conducted for technical understanding of fact. 7 VLCCs including single hull and double hull have been examined. Key findings are looked at.

    Authors

    K Katoh ; S Imai ; D T Yasunaga et al.

    Date published

    2003

  • Report on the investigation of the failure of a warp block on board the UK registered fishing vessel OCEAN STAR north of the Shetland Islands resulting in one fatality on 26 November 2001

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Shelf Location

    40d

    Authors

    Marine Accident Investigation Branch

    Catalogue number

    UNK

    Shelf Location

    40d

  • CFD investigation of the effect of current turbulence on the hydrodynamic forces on a cylinder

    Authors

    Hyung Taek Ahn ; Yannis Kallinderis

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    The inflow turbulence effect on the hydrodynamic forces exerted on a circular cylinder was investigated by using Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes simulations. The range of Reynolds numbers considered was from low sub-critical to supercritical. Time step and mesh resolution studies with various Reynolds numbers were performed for resolution of inflow turbulence. All cases of current profile turbulence were also compared to their corresponding uniform current cases in terms of the amplitudes and frequencies of the forces.

    Authors

    Hyung Taek Ahn ; Yannis Kallinderis

    Date published

    2005

  • Corrosion in Scotch marine boilers - II. Model boiler tests on the influence of the copper content of the steel on the corrosion of tubes in artifical sea water

    Authors

    G Butler ; H C K Ison

    Date published

    1957

    Abstract

    Model Scotch marine boilers containing mild steel tubes of varying copper contents were operated on artifical seawater feedwaters differing in pH and oxygen content. The effects of steel and water composition on tube corrosion pitting and perforation are discussed.

    Authors

    G Butler ; H C K Ison

    Date published

    1957

  • Experimental study on the influence of the crest width on the deformation of submerged breakwater

    Authors

    Susumu Araki ; Toshihiro Miyazaki ; Ichiro Deguchi et al.

    Date published

    2001

    Abstract

    Design method in case deformation is permitted has been investigated for rubble mound breakwaters recently. This paper describes the deformation of submerged breakwaters to investigate the process of the collapse and to establish the design procedure in case the deformation is permitted. Classification of deformation change in crest heights influence of core on deformation quantification of deformation and change in hydraulic performances are discussed based on the results of two-dimensional experiments. There was a large difference in the deformed crest heights among the submerged breakwaters with different crest widths.

    Authors

    Susumu Araki ; Toshihiro Miyazaki ; Ichiro Deguchi et al.

    Date published

    2001

  • Initial Studies on the Design of a Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Wet Gas Pipelines

    Authors

    D Vedapuri ; M Gopal

    Date published

    2000

    Abstract

    This paper describes the design philosophy of a clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter for wet gas pipelines and discusses the challenges involved in the design. The project goal is to design a meter that will provide both the gas and the liquid flow rate. The liquid flow rate monitor can also be used with conventional gas metering systems to recalibrate meters.

    Authors

    D Vedapuri ; M Gopal

    Date published

    2000

  • Regular waves acting on double-layer perforated caissons

    Authors

    Xuefeng Chen ; Yucheng Li ; Dapeng Sun

    Date published

    2002

    Abstract

    Most experimental analysis and theoretical studies on wave-acting structure interactions concentrate on single-layered perforated caissons with great success. However few studies focus on the double-layered perforated caisson. Here reflection coefficients and total horizontal forces of the double-layered perforated caissons under regular wave action are experimentally investigated. Empirical relationships between reflection coefficients and the ratio of total horizontal forces on the double-walled perforated caissons to those on solid vertical walls with various factors such as the overall relative chamber width the relative water depth and the porosity of the front perforated wall are given. These relationships may be used for engineering applications.

    Authors

    Xuefeng Chen ; Yucheng Li ; Dapeng Sun

    Date published

    2002

  • Reports on Researches carried out in the William Froude National Tank, between the years 1908-1921

    Authors

    National Physical Laboratory

    Shelf Location

    235g

    Abstract

    Contents include: Report of the Experimental Tank Committee (1908), Report on the progress of the National Experimental Tank, The William Froude National Tank and its equipment. Also, the following articles: The effect of bilge keels on the rolling of lightships; Methodical experiments with mercantile ship forms; Effect of form and size on resistance of ships; Skin friction; Effect of longitudinal motion of a ship on its statical transverse stability; Speed, dimensions and form of cargo vessels; Model experiments on the effect of beam on resistance of mercantile ship forms; Model experiments in connection with submarine warfare. Includes numerous charts and diagrams.

    Authors

    National Physical Laboratory

    Publisher

    London ; His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO)

    Catalogue number

    623.8

    Shelf Location

    235g

    Date published

    1924

  • Analysis of nozzle orifice size effect on smoke in a diesel engine

    Authors

    M Ishida ; D Sakaguchi ; H Ueki

    Date published

    2000

    Abstract

    The effect of nozzle orifice size on smoke emission was examined in a turbo charged DI diesel engine. The nozzle orifice size was varied under various engine conditions. The rates of emissions were analysed. The results showed that the soot particle size was dependent on the orifice size and also on the spray penetration for the ignition delay period for the ignition delay period. The number of soot particles was shown to be dependent on the amount of fuel injected and on the excess air ration of the burned zone.

    Authors

    M Ishida ; D Sakaguchi ; H Ueki

    Date published

    2000

  • Effect of truncated demand and capacity distributions on reliability of pipelines

    Authors

    Ziad Nakat ; Robert Bea

    Date published

    2003

    Abstract

    This paper describes the effect of truncations on the reliability of pipelines. The effect of truncation by relief valves on the demand distribution is studied first. The effect of truncation by hydro-testing on the capacity distribution is studied second. Lastly the combined effect of truncation on demand and capacity is studied. A comparison and analysis of results is presented to assess the importance of truncated distributions of demand and capacity on the reliability of pipelines.

    Authors

    Ziad Nakat ; Robert Bea

    Date published

    2003

  • Effects of compression rate on unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils - evaluation based on the effective stress

    Authors

    M Shimizu

    Date published

    1997

    Abstract

    The effects of the compression rate on the unconfined compressive strength are studied from the viewpoint that the strength needs to reflect the effective stresses of samples. Unconfined compression tests are performed on two remolded and consolidated clays of high and low plasticity index values with the measurement of pore water pressure via the pressure plate technique. A look is taken at the samples and method. Lastly the results are discussed.

    Authors

    M Shimizu

    Date published

    1997

  • Effects of drained pre-loading on the performance of shallow foundations on over-consolidated clay

    Authors

    B M Lehane ; C Gaudin

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    This paper presents results from a programme of centrifuge experiments which examined the effects of drained pre-loading on the stiffness and load carrying capacity of shallow square footings founded on an over-consolidated clay. The increases in stiffness and bearing capacity induced by various levels of pre-loading are quantified and compared with standard design guidelines and previously published numerical predictions.

    Authors

    B M Lehane ; C Gaudin

    Date published

    2005

  • The effect on installation on the pullout capacity of ground anchor

    Authors

    I Zakaria

    Date published

    2000

    Abstract

    The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the effect of disturbance set up during installation on the pullout capacity of a ground anchor. Investigations show that the test results in homogeneous sands beds is consistent with previous theories. For an anchor embedded in a disturbed zone its breakout factor is also dependent on the ratio of depth/diameter of the anchor. The ultimate resistance of this anchor is significantly reduced when the ratio of depth/diameter exceeds 3. However the effect is not apparent when the width of the disturbed zone is equal to or more than three times the anchor diameter.

    Authors

    I Zakaria

    Date published

    2000

  • The influence of slamming and whipping on the fatigue life of a high-speed catamaran

    Authors

    Giles Thomas ; Michael Davis ; Damien Holloway et al.

    Date published

    2005

    Abstract

    This paper reports on an investigation into the influence of slamming and whipping on the fatigue life of a large high-speed catamaran. Full-scale measurements of slam events were conducted on a 98m Incat catamaran to investigate its slamming behaviour in a variety of sea conditions. The full scale results were then used to determine the influence of the presence of slam events on fatigue life. In addition the effects of significant wave height slam occurrence rates slam peak stresses and whipping behaviour on fatigue life were examined.

    Authors

    Giles Thomas ; Michael Davis ; Damien Holloway et al.

    Date published

    2005

  • Determination of wave bending loads on a 40 knot long slender open topped containership through model tests and hydrodynamic calculations with particular reference to the effects of hull flexibility on fatigue life

    Authors

    E Dudson ; H J Rambech ; M K Wu

    Publisher

    RINA Conference Proceedings

    Abstract

    A project to determine the design loads on a high speed transatlantic pentamaran are outlined with two classification societies performing the design load predictions each calculating different loads. A comprehensive series of model tests were performed to increase confidence in the reliability of calculated loads. The model tests are described together with a discussion on the verification of predicted loads. The effects of non-linear movement and flexibility on the vessels fatigue life are also discussed.

    Authors

    E Dudson ; H J Rambech ; M K Wu

    Date published

    2001

    Publisher

    RINA Conference Proceedings

  • On-line monitoring of continuous process plants

    Authors

    D W Butcher (editor)

    Shelf Location

    207b

    Abstract

    Individual chapters are based on papers presented at the International Conference on On-line Surveillance and Monitoring - organised by the Society of Chemical Industry in London during 1983. The subject matter has been systematically developed to include sections on physical and chemical condition monitoring, applications to components, processes, and complete systems. Topics that receive particular attention include: monitoring by acoustic emission and ultrasonics; on-line corrosion monitoring techniques; predictive monitoring of process equipment; plant monitoring by vibration and noise measurement; monitoring of conventional and gas turbine power plant.

    Authors

    D W Butcher (editor)

    Publisher

    Chichester ; Ellis Horwood Ltd, for the Society of Chemical Industry, London

    Shelf Location

    207b

    Date published

    1983

  • On liquefaction countermeasure in the soil around a caisson- type quay wall on pile foundation

    Authors

    T Takatani ; Y-h Maeno

    Date published

    2000

    Abstract

    The seismic behaviour of a caisson-type quay wall resting on pile foundations against the 1995 Hyogo-ken Nanbu Earthquake is numerically evaluated using a liquefaction analysis based on an effective stress model. The effectiveness of applying pile foundations to a caisson-type quay wall is investigated by considering two liquefaction countermeasures for five different situations taking into account the pile length as well as the differences in pile arrangement beneath the caisson structure. The effect of pile length under the caisson on the deformation of the caisson and the soil around the caisson is numerically evaluated using liquefaction analysis. The feasibility of using non-liquefied material in the reclaimed land behind the caisson structure is investigated from the view of a liquefaction countermeasure.

    Authors

    T Takatani ; Y-h Maeno

    Date published

    2000