Matine Structural Design

Abstract

Part 1—Structural Design Principles (Chapters 1—7): Summarizes the hydrodynamic loads for structural designs of ships and offshore structures, and scantling of ship hulls. It also addresses the applications of the finite element technologies in marine structural design. The design by analysis procedure is also called the direct design method. Applications to practical designs are discussed for ships, fixed platforms, FPSO, TLP, S[)ar, and semisubmersibles. Part II—Ultimate Strength (Chapters 8—15): Presents applications of buckling and plasticity theories, as well as nonlinear finite element formulations. The nonlinear finite element analysis may also be applied to the design of structures under accidental loads such as ship collisions, groundings, fires, and explosions. Part III—Fatigue and Fracture (Chapters 16-22): Explains fatigue mechanisms, fatigue resistance, fatigue loads and stresses, simplified fatigue analysis, spectral fatigue analysis, and fracture assessment. The basics of fatigue and fracture are provided for finite element analysts and structural engineers. Part IV—Structural Reliability (Chapters 23—28): Provides simplified methods for the application of structural reliability theories for ships and offshore structures. The objective is to explain complex theories in simplified terms. An outline of the analysis software and tools is given for readers to find references or more information.