CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEGA-FRAME PLATFORMS BASED ON TOPOLOGICAL OPTIMIZATION.

Authors :: Dong Zhao
Dongmei Cai
Mingzhe Zhang
Shaoli Cai
Source :: International Conference on Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engineering; 7/3/2008, Vol. 3, p717-722, 6p, 7 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The article discusses the use of topological optimization in constructing simulated mega-frame platforms (MFP). It is said that based on analyses the MFP does not show mode shape distortion and exhibit the best performance in terms of static and dynamic capability. The use of finite element method (FEM) software in simulating vibration control in platforms exposed to random excitation wave loads is tackled. The vertical loads and horizontal loads suffered by the MFP are detailed.

Subjects :: MATHEMATICAL optimization
TOPOLOGY
SIMULATION methods & models
DRILLING platforms
OFFSHORE structures
FINITE element method
VIBRATION (Mechanics)
MECHANICAL loads

Language :: English
Volume :: 3
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: International Conference on Offshore Mechanics & Arctic Engineering
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: 42989990

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