Offshore and Coastal Modelling edited by P.P.G. Dyke, A.O. Moscardini, E.H. Robson.

The papers contained in this volume were presented orally at the seventh POLYMODEL conference, held at Sunderland Polytechnic in the United King dom in May 1984 and sponsored by Barclays Bank PLC and Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. The conferences are organised annually by the North East of Engla...

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Other Authors:	Dyke, P.P.G (Editor), Moscardini, A.O (Editor), Robson, E.H (Editor)
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Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1985.
Edition:	1st ed. 1985.
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Table of Contents:

1 Modelling in Offshore and Coastal Engineering
2 Tides, Storm Surges and Coastal Circulations
2.1 Bathymetry
2.2 Tides and Tidal Currents
2.3 North Sea Storm Surges
2.4 Two-dimensional Numerical Storm-surge Models
2.5 Surge Forecasting
2.6 Three-dimensional Models
2.7 Vertical Structure of Current
3 Modelling Storm Surge Current Structure
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Spectral Model Formulation
3.3 Form of Vertical Eddy Viscosity
3.4 A 3-D Simulation Model of Surge Currents on the North-West European Shelf
3.5 A Mechanistic Model of Wind Induced Current Profiles
3.6 Concluding Remarks
4 Optimally Controlled Hydrodynamics for Tidal Power from the Severn Estuary
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Hydrodynamics
4.3 Optimal Control
5 Numerical Modelling of Storm Surges in River Estuaries
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Points to note in Modelling
5.3 The Aims of a Mathematical Model of Storm Surges
5.4 The Differential Equations of the Model
5.5 Computational Aspects
5.6 Numerical Results: The Storm of 1953
5.7 Summary
6 Coastal Sediment Modelling
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Need for Computer Models
6.3 Model Types
6.4 Conclusions
7 The Application of Ray Methods to Wave Refraction Studies
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Ray Models
7.3 Application of the Ray Model, a Simple Case
7.4 A Study including Wave Breaking
7.5 A Study including Diffraction and Reflection
7.6 Future Developments
8 A Model for Surface Wave Growth
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Formulation of the Problem
8.3 First Order Solution
8.4 Second Order Solution
8.5 Third Order Solution
8.6 Wind Shear Stress
8.7 Conclusion
9 Power Take-Off and Output from the Sea-Lanchester Clam Wave Energy Device
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Experimental Tests
9.3 Power Take-off Simulation
10 Numerical Modelling of Ilfracombe Seawall
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Finite Element Modelling of Ilfracombe Seawall
10.3 Need for a Finite Element Model Approach
10.4 Conclusions
11 Modelling The Plan Shape of Shingle Beaches
11.1 Introduction
11.2 General Considerations when Modelling Beach Changes
11.3 Derivation of an Alongshore Transport Formula
11.4 Incipient Motion of Shingle
11.5 Discussion
11.6 Conclusions
12 Mathematical Modelling Applications for Offshore Structures
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Operational, Environmental and Foundation Condition
12.3 Structural Concepts
12.4 Fabrication
12.5 Construction
12.6 Load Out
12.7 Tow Out
12.8 Installation
12.9 Mathematical Modelling in Platform Design
12.10 Conclusions
13 Mathematical Model of A Marine Hose-String at a Buoy: Part 1, Static Problem
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Assumptions
13.3 Equations
13.4 Boundary Conditions
13.5 Hose Radius
13.6 The Load
13.7 Method of Solution
13.8 Analytical Solutions for Simplified Models
13.9 Results
13.10 Applications
13.11 Conclusions
14 Mathematical Model of a Marine Hose-String at a Buoy: Part 2, Dynamic Problem
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Equation of Motion
14.3 Boundary Conditions
14.4 Method of Solution
14.5 Flanges
14.6 Comparison of Analytical and Numerical Results
14.7 Numerical Results
14.8 Conclusions
15 The Design of Catenary Mooring Systems for Offshore Vessels
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Representation of the Environment
15.3 Mathematical Model of Moored Vessel
15.4 Calculations of Environmental Forces and Moments
15.5 Calculation of Mooring Forces and Moments
15.6 Static Analysis
15.7 Response of Vessel to Wind Gusting and Wave Drift Action
15.8 Conclusions
16 Some Problems Involving Umbilicals, Cables and Pipes
16.1 Introduction
16.2 The Statics of Cables and Pipes
16.3 Hydrodynamic Forces
16.4 Analytical Solutions
16.5 Typical Problems and Numerical Solutions
16.6 Final Comments
17 Mathematical Modelling in Offshore Corrosion
17.1 Introduction
17.2 General Mass Transport Theory
17.3 Mathematical Modelling of the Electrochemistry in Cracks
17.4 Mathematical Modelling in Cathodic Protection Offshore
17.5 Mathematical Modelling of Crevice Corrosion
17.6 Mathematical Modelling of Corrosion in Concrete
17.7 Conclusions
18 Fatigue Crack Growth Predictions in Tubular Welded Joints
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Fatigue Crack Growth Behaviour of Tubular Joints
18.3 Theoretical Analysis of Crack Growth
18.4 Conclusions.

Offshore and Coastal Modelling edited by P.P.G. Dyke, A.O. Moscardini, E.H. Robson.

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