Structural response analysis of tension leg platforms

Journal Article · Wed Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3231005· OSTI ID:6557615

Yoshida, K; Oka, N; Ozaki, M

A linear response analysis method of the Tension Leg Platform (TLP) subjected to regular waves is proposed. In this analysis method, flexibility of the superstructure can be taken into account in the equations of motion; response motions, tension variations of tendons and structural member forces are solved simultaneously. The applicability of this method is confirmed by comparison with the test results on two kinds of small-scale TLP models. The structural responses obtained from these calculations and their effects on tension variation of tendons are studied. Finally, several kinds of structural response characteristics are conclusively discussed.

• Research Organization: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Hiroshima
• OSTI ID: 6557615
• Journal Information: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Resour. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 106:1; ISSN JERTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
423000* -- Engineering-- Marine Engineering-- (1980-)
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS OF MOTION
FLEXIBILITY
FUNCTIONS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MOORINGS
OFFSHORE PLATFORMS
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
RESPONSE FUNCTIONS
SCALE MODELS
STRAINS
STRUCTURAL MODELS
TENSILE PROPERTIES
TESTING
WAVE FORCES