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Since the wave load characteristics of trimaran ships cannot be estimated from experiences with conventional mono-hull vessel and Catamaran, investigations on these hydrodynamic aspects of trimarans are urgently needed to exploit their potential. In this study, the global loads of a trimaran in oblique waves are investigated by means of the 3D translating-pulsating source distribution model. The wave loads including the shear forces, bending moments and torsional moments at different transverse sections of the trimaran ship hull and longitudinal section of connected deck are predicted at various wave heading and frequencies. The characteristics of longitudinal and transverse sectional wave load responses of the trimaran ship will be discussed.
Author(s): Fang CC, Lee YH, Chan HS, Wu HT
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Taiwan Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Year: 2008
Volume: 27
Issue: 2
Pages: 71-79
Print publication date: 01/05/2008
ISSN (print): 1023-4535
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Publisher: Zhongguo Zaochuan ji Lunji Gongcheng Shixuehui
