Accession Number:

ADA090181

Title:

A Representation of Fluid Forces for Use in Finite Segment Cable Models.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1 Jun 79-31 Aug 80,

Corporate Author:

CINCINNATI UNIV OH DEPT OF MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Huston,Ronald L.
• Kamman,James E.

Report Date:

1980-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

36.0

Abstract:

The finite segment modelling of a long flexible cable is discussed. An equivalent force system representing the fluid and gravitational forces exerted on a typical cable segment is determined. The fluid forces include inertia, drag, and hydrostatic buoyancy forces. Application of the results in computer algorithm development is also discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• *CABLES
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• ALGORITHMS
• COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
• MODELS
• DYNAMICS
• ACCELERATION
• CYLINDRICAL BODIES
• EQUATIONS
• FLUID DYNAMICS
• DRAG
• FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES
• UNDERWATER
• UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE