Publications [#343232] of Lawrence N. Virgin
Papers Published
- Bishop, SR; Virgin, LN, The onset of chaotic motions of a moored semi-submersible.,
In: Proc. Asme Sixth (1987) Int. Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering Symp., (Houston, U.S.A.: Mar. 1 6, 1987), vol. II, J.S. Chung; S. Berg; S.K. Chakrabart
(January, 2017)
(last updated on 2023/06/01)Abstract:
This paper describes a combined numerical and geometric approach to study the dynamic behaviour of a moored semi-submersible based on solutions of the non-linear differential equation used to model the system. Complex features including competing steady states, subharmonic resonances and chaos are shown to be typical responses in regular seas. A qualitative overview was used to classify the computer data generated from direct time simulation with the aim of illustrating the inadequacies and limitations of a linear or a purely analytical approach. (A)