Search results

Filters

  • Journals
  • Authors
  • Keywords
  • Date
  • Type

Search results

Number of results: 2
items per page: 25 50 75
Sort by:
Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

The paper presents the numerical model of a supply vessel-load-crane-offshore vessel system for simulation of heave motion and dynamic analysis of the system during critical phases of the handling operation: taking the load off from and lowering it to a moving base. The model enables extreme forces in elements and deflection of the structure to be determined. Different operating and emergency conditions can be simulated (e.g. horizontal motion of a supply vessel). The elaborated software can be applied also for determination of derated load charts and ultimate crane capacity (sequence of failure).
Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Marek Osiński
Andrzej Maczyński
Stanisław Wojciech
Download PDF Download RIS Download Bibtex

Abstract

The peculiarity of offshore cranes, i. e. cranes based on ships or drilling platforms, is not only a significant motion of their base, but also the taut-slack phenomenon. Under some circumstances a rope can temporarily go completely slack, while a moment later, the force in the rope can increase to nominal or even higher value. Periodic occurrence of such phenomena can be damaging to the supporting structure of the crane and its driver. In the paper, mathematical models of offshore cranes that allow for analysis of the taut-slack phenomenon are presented. Results of numerical calculations show that the method of load stabilization proposed by the authors in their earlier works can eliminate this problem.

Go to article

Authors and Affiliations

Andrzej Maczyński
Stanisław Wojciech

This page uses 'cookies'. Learn more