2006•China Harbour EngineeringRequires access
Mooring of Ships under Joint Action of Waves and Currents
Yang Xian-zhang
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Abstract
Based on the analysis of the results of mooring tests of ships moored to an open type jetty under the joint action of waves and currents,the paper expounds on the characteristics of currents acting upon moored ships,dynamic behavior of moored ships under the joint action of waves and currents,and selection of mooring cables and pattern of mooring.The paper also offers the recommendations for selection of testing methods.