LEADER 04938nam 2200601Ia 450 001 9911006973203321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a1-281-07785-2 010 $a9786611077853 010 $a1-60119-165-0 010 $a0-08-050421-3 035 $a(CKB)1000000000281410 035 $a(EBL)316875 035 $a(OCoLC)476108617 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000071727 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12014401 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000071727 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10090671 035 $a(PQKB)10779367 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC316875 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000281410 100 $a19980623d1999 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 00$aDevelopments in offshore engineering $ewave phenomena and offshore topics /$fJohn B. Herbich, editor in collaboration with Khyruddin A. Ansari ... [et al.] 210 $aHouston, Tex. $cGulf Pub. Co.$dc1999 215 $a1 online resource (xiii, 570 pages) $cillustrations, map 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 0 $a0-88415-380-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes. 327 $aFront Cover; Developments in Offshore Engineering; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Publisher's Note; Contributors; About the Editor; Part 1: Wave Phenomena; Chapter 1. The Green-Naghdi Theory of Fluid Sheets for Shallow-Water Waves; Introduction; Theoretical Basis; Mathematical Formulation; Subset Theories; Solution Scheme; Examples; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2. The Cnoidal Theory of Water Waves; Introduction; Background; Cnoidal Theory; Presentation of Theoretical Results; Practical Application of Cnoidal Theory; Practical Tools and Hints for Application; A Numerical Cnoidal Theory 327 $aAccuracy of Methods; Notation; References; Chapter 3. Equation for Numerical Modeling of Wave Transformation in Shallow Water; Introduction; Basic Equations and Boundary Conditions; Mild-Slope Equation; Time-Dependent Mild-Slope Equations; Parabolic Equation; Boussinesq Equations; Nonlinear Shallow-Water Equations; Nonlinear Mild-Slope Equations; Validity Ranges of Wave Equations; Summary; Notation; References; Chapter 4. Wave Prediction Models for Coastal Engineering Applications; Introduction; Energy Balance Models; Mass and Momentum Conservation Models; Conclusion; References 327 $aPart 2: Offshore Topics; Chapter 5. Mooring Dynamics of Offshore Vessels; Introduction; Mooring System Selection; Generation of Mooring System Restoring Forces; Computation of Environmental Forces; Vessel Dynamic Analysis; Effect of Vessel Hydrodynamic Mass on Vessel and Mooring Line Dynamic Responses; Conclusion; Notation; References; Chapter 6. Cable Dynamics for Offshore Applications; Introduction; Cable Mechanics; Motions of Moored Structures; Experimental Testing of Cables and Mooring Systems; Guidelines for Analyzing Multi-Leg Systems; Overall System Damping Induced by the Mooring Lines 327 $aApplication to Multi-Leg System Analysis; Summary; Appendix 1: Derivation of the Equations of Cable Motion; Appendix 2: Methodology for Calculating Vortex-Induced Motions; Appendix 3: Methodology for Calculating the Interaction Between Wave-Induced and Slowly Varying Motions; References; Chapter 7. Modeling Laws in Ocean Engineering; Introduction; Modeling Laws; Model Testing Facility; Model Environment; Examples of Modeling; Notation; References; Chapter 8. Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures; Introduction; Wave Loads on Slender Bodies; Wave Loads on Large Structures; Motion Analysis 327 $aReferences; Chapter 9. Underwater Acoustics; Introduction; Sonar Equations; Properties of Transducer Arrays; Underwater Sound Projector; Underwater Sound Propagation; Transmission Loss Models; Ambient Noise; Scattering and Reverberation Level; Target Strength; Radiated Noise Levels; Self Noise; Detection Threshold; Underwater Acoustic Applications; References; Chapter 10. Diving and Underwater Life Support; Introduction; Diving Physiology; Gas Laws; Operating Characteristics and Gas Supply Calculations for Diver Breathing Equipment; Thermodynamics for Diving Systems; Pressure Vessel Charging and Discharging Process 330 $aDrawing from experts and top researchers from around the world, this book presents current developments in a variety of areas that impact offshore and ocean engineering. 606 $aOcean engineering 606 $aWave mechanics 615 0$aOcean engineering. 615 0$aWave mechanics. 676 $a620/.4162 701 $aHerbich$b John B$029048 701 $aAnsari$b Khyruddin A$01824666 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911006973203321 996 $aDevelopments in offshore engineering$94391881 997 $aUNINA