Wind load simulation in physical model experiment of ship mooring

In the studies of ship mooring physical model experiment, two wind loads simulation methods, Fan-method and Hanging Weight-method, are discussed. The result of the wind force experiment shows that the Fan-method is consistent with the other three empirical formulas. The testing result of the ship mooring experiment with the wind force only shows that the mooring forces have some differences between the two wind loads simulation methods, but the difference is reduced with the stack wave load, and the force distribution condition of the mooring lines is improved. The above conclusions and reasons are discussed, which may serve as reference for the reasonable simulation of wind loads in physical model experiment of ship mooring.