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Chapter 3<br />

Theoretical Modelling<br />

Tlli. cl~aptcr prcscnts the mathematical modelling <strong>of</strong> the problem. The the<br />

orctical formulations b d on wave and structural mechanics, applicable to<br />

the investigation, are given. In addition, s description <strong>of</strong> the computer im-<br />

plcmcntalion (to obtain thmrelieal estimates <strong>of</strong> the dynamic behavior <strong>of</strong> the<br />

stnncture) i. presen:ed.<br />

3.1 Wave Forces<br />

Wave forecs on olfshom structures are commonly mmputed using linearized<br />

wave thmry. Gonerally, thm diiTerenl method. are used: 1) Morrison-<br />

O'Brien's theory, 2) Fmudc-Krylov Hypothesis and 3) Linear Diffraction<br />

tbcory. The Morrison-O'Brien's theory considers the force as being eom-<br />

pmod al an inertia and drag component linearly added. This method is<br />

~ ~ t ~ spplieable ~ l i y to smaller abject. (i.r, smaller compared with the wave<br />

length). If the iuerlin forces predominate, but the object is still not very<br />

small, the Roude-Krylov approach (P-K theory), uaing praure-area methd<br />

on tho eurinee ai the object, is used. However, a force coefficient dependent<br />

083 experimental data is mquiled to include the eLctr <strong>of</strong> added mw and

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