Wave Mechanics and Wave Loads on Marine Structures

Consider the ground-breaking techniques of a leading wave theory expert when approaching your marine structural design and analysis work

Paolo Boccotti (Author)

9780128102589

Paperback, published 19 August 2016

344 pages, 200 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 2.2 cm, 0.45 kg

Approx.320 pages

1. Wave mechanics: basic concepts2. Wave transformation near coasts3. Random wind-generated waves: basic concepts4. Wave statistics in sea states5. Design wave6. Space-time theory of sea states7. Complements of space-time theory of sea states8. The theory of quasi-determinism9. QD theory: mechanics of wave groups10. QD theory: mechanics of wave forces on large isolated bodies11. QD theory: mechanics of reflected and diffracted wave groups12. Calculation of wave forces on three-dimensional space frames13. Calculation of wave forces on gravity platforms and submerged tunnels14. Loads of sea storms on vertical breakwaters15. Conversion of wave energy 16. Design of a wave energy converter

Subject Areas: Marine engineering [TTS], Acoustic & sound engineering [TTA], Mechanical engineering [TGB]