E-raamat: Wave Forces on Offshore Structures

A highly regarded senior scholar in the field, Sarpkaya offers a clear and thorough presentation of the physics of ocean hydrodynamics and its effects on structures. The classes of offshore structures are described in a short introduction, followed by a review of fundamental equations and concepts of motion, rotational and irrotational flows, velocity potential, Euler's equations, steam function and other concepts. The remainder of the text describes separation and time-dependent flows, waves and wave-structure interactions, wave forces on large bodies, vortex-induced vibrations, and hydrodynamic damping. Clearly written, with frequent use of italics to provide emphasis for key concepts, and including all mathematical formulae, this will be an essential text for engineers developing offshore structures. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

A thorough understanding of the interaction of waves and currents with offshore structures has now become a vital factor in the safe and economical design of various offshore technologies. There has been a significant increase in the research efforts to meet this need. Although considerable progress has been made in the offshore industry and in the understanding of the interaction of waves, currents, and wind with ocean structures, most of the available books concentrate only on practical applications without a grounding in the physics. This text strives to integrate an understanding of the physics of ocean-structure interactions with numerous applications. This more complete understanding will allow the engineer and designer to solve problems heretofore not encountered, and to design new and innovative structures. The intent of this book is to serve the needs of future generations of engineers designing more sophisticated structures at ever increasing depths.

This book provides a thorough understanding of the interaction of waves and currents with offshore structures.