Numerical simulation on Crashworthiness of 105000t LNG Carrier

Abstract It is of great significance to study the crashworthiness of LNG carrier to improve its crashresistance and enhance its operation safety. In this paper, the collision process between the bulbous bow of the container ship and the side structure of the LNG ship is analyzed by using nonlinear finite element numerical simulation. Collision performance of LNG carrier and collision indicators during the collision, the impact force, velocity and displacement and energy absorption in the process of collision by changing parameters of the major velocity, impact angle and impact location and others are studied. The relevant research results have a strong practical significance for analyzing the deformation, strengthening measures and structural repair of ship side structure impact damage.