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Required test durations for converged short-term wave and impact extreme value statistics - Part 2: Deck box dataset
1 Jul 2023
In the assessment of wave-in-deck loads for new and existing maritime structures typically model tests are carried out. To determine the most ...
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Required test durations for converged short-term wave and impact extreme value statistics - Part 1: Ferry dataset
1 Jul 2023
For the design of maritime structures in waves, the extreme values of responses such as motions and wave impact loads are required. Waves and ...
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Scale effects and variability in wave-in-deck type of impact loading more insights into the results of the Breakin JIP
11 Jun 2023
To quantify the loading due to breaking waves, model tests are currently the option of choice. However, it is suspected that scale effects lead to ...
Magazine
Wave-in-deck and vapour pocket model tests
12 Dec 2022
Reading time 12 minutes
Fresh insight into impact load assessment has been gained following two BreaKin JIPs and the IMBOL project, which isa continuation of the SLING ...
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Statistical Variation Of The 3-Hour Maximum Crest Height in a Survival Sea State
5 Jun 2022
Due to the random nature of extreme waves, wave impacts follow a highly stochastic pattern. To reduce the statistical uncertainties that are ...
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Mitigating spurious low-frequency waves in a model basin with a ramped floor
5 Jun 2022
Low-frequency (LF) content of the waves present in a finite model basin may have multiple sources and associated consequences. Typically the ...
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High frequency tail in measured wave spectra of steep to breaking sea states
5 Jun 2022
A recent study investigated whether it is physically feasible to generate the tail of a JONSWAP wave spectrum in a basin, and what the influence of ...
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Comparison of the CFD results to PIV measurements in kinematics of spilling and plunging breakers
3 Aug 2020
The kinematics under spilling and plunging breakers are investigated using both experimental and numerical methods. In a modular laboratory flume, ...
Magazine
JIP update
14 May 2020
Here is the latest update on a number of offshore wind and FPSO Joint Industry Projects.
Paper
Linking Experimental and Numerical Wave Modelling
13 Mar 2020
Experimental or numerical analysis of the response of ships and other floating structures starts with correct environmental modelling. The ...
Magazine
Screening for extreme wave events
21 Jan 2020
Extreme waves can have significant consequences for ships and offshore structures at sea. When hit by a wave local damage may occur, personnel may ...
Paper
Efficient indicators for screening of random waves for wave impacts on a jacket platform & a fixed offshore wind turbine
9 Jun 2019
Renewed interest in wave impact assessment has risen for various reasons: The low airgap of some existing Mobile Units in the North Sea The COSL ...
Magazine
New Measurement System deployed for BreaKin JIP tests
17 Aug 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
To facilitate the ever-growing requirements concerning measurement quantity and quality, MARIN has recently deployed the new MARIN Measurement ...
Paper
Wave-in-Deck Impact Loads in Relation with Wave Kinematics
25 Jun 2017
Breaking waves have been studied for many decades andare still of interest as these waves contribute significantly to thedynamics and loading of ...
Paper
CFD Verification and Validation Study for a Captive Bullet Entry in Calm Water
25 Jun 2017
As a step towards complex impact loads cases, e.g. lifeboat drop tests or ship/platform slamming in waves, a verification and validation (V&V) study ...
Magazine
JIPs - sharing experiences and building knowledge
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Joint Industry Projects are still one of the most important steps in the development, sharing and application of knowledge. Participants are welcome ...
Paper
A Study on Simplified Loading Models for Vertical Wave-in-deck Loading
26 Jun 2016
Wave-in-deck model tests were carried out with vertical load measurements, pressure measurements and a two camera high speed video setup. With the ...
Magazine
BreaKin JIP will provide insight into breaking wave loads on offshore structures
22 Apr 2016
Reading time 3 minutes
BreaKin is a new joint industry project addressing the kinematics of breaking waves and linking these to the wave loads that may result.
Magazine
A focus on waves
30 Apr 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
For model tests, the correct generation of a realistic representation of a natural wave field is vital, as the environmental conditions determine ...
Magazine
Dropsim gives new insight into operational limits of freefall lifeboats
6 Dec 2014
Reading time 9 minutes
With the successful validation of the software tool Dropsim a significant step forward has been made in determining the operational boundaries ...
Paper
New Methods and Insights in Advanced and Realistic Basin Wave Modelling
9 Jun 2013
For model tests, the correct generation of the most realisticrepresentation of the natural wave field is of greatest importanceas the environmental ...
Magazine
Complex model tests on MOHO NORD Tension Leg Platform
14 Apr 2013
Reading time 6 minutes
In an ambitious campaign the MOHO NORD TLP was extensively
tested in wind, waves and current.
Magazine
Enforcing wave impact research
20 Apr 2012
Reading time 6 minutes
Together with the industry, MARIN is working on several projects to investigate problems related to wave impacts. Here, we highlight three Joint ...
Magazine
Deepwater pit proves popular for TLP model tests
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's deepwater pit in the Offshore Basin allows modeling of TLPs, including their tendons, over the full water depth. Here, we delve the inner ...
Magazine
Increasing interest in tests for Vortex Induced Motions
26 Apr 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
For Marin 2010 was a very busy year for Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) tests. Report highlights the latest tests.
Paper
Effect of Variations in Calibrated Wave Parameters on Wave Crest and Height Distributions
1 Jun 2010
In common model test practice, wave power spectra are calibrated prior to the actual model tests. The resulting wave crest and height distributions ...
