Numerical Study for the Progressive Collapse of Scale Model for ULCS Hull Girder Under Longitudinal Bending

Author(s):  
Chonglei Wang ◽  
Deyu Wang

For evaluating reliable load carrying capacity of actual hull girder, experiments for similar scale model are necessary. The object of the present paper is to figure out a reliable FE analysis method in the similar scale model experiment regarding hull girder ultimate strength. The compared results between the true hull girder of a typical ultra large container ship (ULCS) and the scale experimental model created by the similarity criterion proposed in this paper assessed by finite element method (FEM) under longitudinal bending moment considering the effects of initial deflections are obtained guaranteeing the similarity in both elastic and inelastic range during the progressive collapse of plates, stiffened panels and hull girder. Finally, a series of elastic-plastic large deflection analyses is conducted to ensure the failure mode of hull girder is consistent with the actual ship.

2018 ◽  
Vol 874 ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zubair Muis Alie ◽  
Wahyuddin ◽  
Syamsul Asri ◽  
Farianto Fachruddin Lage ◽  
Juswan ◽  
...  

The objective of the present study is to analyze the progressive collapse of VLCC hull girder with damages subjected to longitudinal bending. For the simple case, the cross-section is assumed to be remained plane and the vertical bending moment is applied to the cross section. The residual stress, initial imperfection, and crack are not considered. The damages scenarios are located at the center part and asymmetric position of the cross section. To analyze the progressive collapse including its behavior of VLCC ship hull, the simply supported is imposed to the cross section and taking the hogging and sagging condition into account. The results obtained for intact and damages condition by the analytical solution is compared and summarized with one another.


Author(s):  
Ingrid Marie Vincent Andersen ◽  
Jørgen Juncher Jensen

Currently, a number of very large container ships are being built and more are on order, and some concerns have been expressed about the importance of the reduced hull girder stiffness to the wave-induced loads. The main concern is related to the fatigue life, but also a possible increase in the global hull girder loads as consequence of the increased hull flexibility must be considered. This is especially so as the rules of the classification societies do not explicitly account for the effect of hull flexibility on the global loads. In the present paper an analysis has been carried out for the 9,400 TEU container ship used as case-ship in the EU project TULCS (Tools for Ultra Large Container Ships). A non-linear time-domain strip theory is used for the hydrodynamic analysis of the vertical bending moment amidships in sagging and hogging conditions for a flexible and a rigid modelling of the ship. The theory takes into account non-linear radiation forces (memory effects) through the use of a set of higher order differential equations. The non-linear hydrostatic restoring forces and non-linear Froude-Krylov forces are determined accurately at the instantaneous position of the ship in the waves. Slamming forces are determined by a standard momentum formulation. The hull flexibility is modelled as a non-prismatic Timoshenko beam. Generally, good agreement with experimental results and more accurate numerical predictions has previously been obtained in a number of studies. The statistical analysis is done using the First Order Reliability Method (FORM) supplemented with Monte Carlo simulations. Furthermore, strip-theory calculations are compared to model tests in regular waves of different wave lengths using a segmented, flexible model of the case-ship and good agreement is obtained for the longest of the waves. For the shorter waves the agreement is less good. The discrepancy in the amplitudes of the bending moment can most probably be explained by an underestimation on the effect of momentum slamming in the strip-theory applied.


2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (04) ◽  
pp. 192-199
Author(s):  
Jôsko Parunov ◽  
Maro Corak ◽  
C. Guedes Soares

The aim of the paper is to calculate hull-girder reliability of chemical tanker according to the reliability model proposed by International Maritime Organization (IMO). The probability of hull-girder failure is calculated using a first-order reliability method for two operational profiles—one typical for oil tanker and the other one modified in order to reflect differences between oil tanker and chemical tanker. The evaluation of the wave-induced load effects that occur during long-term operation of the ship in the seaway is carried out in accordance with International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) recommended procedure. The stillwater loads are defined on the basis of a statistical analysis of loading conditions from the loading manual. The ultimate collapse bending moment of the midship cross section, which is used as the basis for the reliability formulation, is evaluated by progressive collapse analysis and by single-step procedure. The reliability analysis is performed for "as-built" ship and for "corroded" ship according to corrosion deduction thickness from new Common Structural Rules for double-hull oil tankers. It is shown that hull-girder failure probability of "as-built" chemical tanker is well above the upper reliability bound proposed by IMO, while the "corroded" ship is slightly unconservative since the reliability index is lower than IMO lower reliability bound.


1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (03) ◽  
pp. 244-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. K. Rahman ◽  
M. Chowdhury

The paper describes a methodology of computing the ultimate value of the longitudinal bending moment at any cross section of a ship or box girder. The cross section has been discretized into stiffened panels (one stiffener with its associated effective plating). The limit states for these panels, both tensile and compressive, are modeled in an appropriate manner. Since the ultimate strength of the girder section is largely governed by the behavior of the panels under compression, the authors have paid special attention in modeling the collapse as well as post-collapse behavior of these panels. A new stress-strain relationship is also introduced. The complete procedure has been coded into a FORTRAN program and tested against a number of box girder models and an actual ship for which the true behavior was known. The results obtained from the proposed program appear to be quite satisfactory. Good correlation was also found when compared with the results obtained by more complex and rigorous analytical methods.


Author(s):  
Manases Tello Ruiz ◽  
Marc Mansuy ◽  
Guillaume Delefortrie ◽  
Marc Vantorre

When approaching or leaving a port a ship often needs to perform manoeuvres in the presence of waves. At the same time the water depth is still limited for deep drafted vessels. For manoeuvring simulation purposes this requires a manoeuvring model which includes phenomena such as short crested waves and squat effects. The present paper addresses the manoeuvring problem in shallow water waves numerically and experimentally. The numerical study is conducted by means of potential theory, incorporating first and second order exciting wave forces, and their superposition to the calm water manoeuvring models. The applicability of such an approach is also investigated. The experimental work has been conducted at Flanders Hydraulics Research (in cooperation with Ghent University) with a scale model of an ultra large container vessel. Captive model tests comprise harmonic yaw tests and steady straight line tests with and without waves, at different forward speeds, wave frequencies and amplitudes, in head and following waves. Waves are chosen to represent conditions commonly met by ships in the Belgian coastal zone of the North Sea.


Author(s):  
Tetsuya Yao

Ultimate hull girder strength in longitudinal bending is the most important strength of ship structure. In the present paper, firstly, historical review is made regarding the research activities regarding the ultimate hull girder strength evaluation. Then, focusing on the Smith’s method, possibility of simplified method is discussed including what are the limitations of a simple method and how it can be extended to more general situation. A simple method is introduced to derive average stress-average strain relationships of stiffener elements with attached plating. At the end, results of some example calculation are introduced to demonstrate the effectiveness of a simple method for progressive collapse analysis of a ship hull girder.


Author(s):  
Akira Tatsumi ◽  
Masahiko Fujikubo

The purpose of this research is to clarify the effect of bottom local loads on the hull girder collapse behavior of large container ship (8000TEU class) A 1/2+1+1/2 hold model of container ship is analyzed using implicit finite element method. The results reveal two major causes of reduction of hull girder ultimate strength due to local loads. One is biaxial compressive stresses induced at outer bottom. Thus, smaller hogging moment can induce a collapse of bottom panels. The other is a reduction of effectiveness of inner bottom that is on the tension side of local bending. As a result, the container ship attains hull girder ultimate strength with smaller spread of collapse region compared to that under pure bending.


Author(s):  
Xiandong Liao ◽  
Xiang Hu

The seismic performance of the internal connection of precast prestressed concrete frame was studied systematically, based on the experiment of full-scale model under low cyclic reversed loading. This study was mainly focused on failure pattern, load-carrying capacity, skeleton curves, and hysteresis curves. Furthermore, a nonlinear finite element analysis using Abaqus was carried out to study the characteristics of the internal connection of precast prestressed concrete frame. Results revealed that the damage was concentrated mainly on beam end owing to flexural action, while steel bars in the columns and stirrups in the core region remained elastic until failure occurred. The calculated value of the load-carrying capacity of the internal connection was similar to the experimental one. Present study can be referenced for the application of precast prestressed concrete frame in high seismic zones.


Author(s):  
C. Guedes Soares ◽  
Josˇko Parunov

The paper aims at quantifying the changes in notional reliability levels that result from redesigning an existing suezmax tanker to comply with new Joint Tanker Project (JTP) rule requirement for ultimate vertical bending moment capacity. The probability of structural failure is calculated using a first-order reliability method. The evaluation of the wave-induced load effects that occur during long-term operation of the ship in the seaway is carried out in accordance to IACS recommended procedure. Comparative analysis of long-term distributions of vertical wave bending moment calculated by two independent computer seakeeping codes is performed. The still water loads are defined on the basis of a statistical analysis of loading conditions from the loading manual. The ultimate collapse bending moment of the midship cross section, which is used as the basis for the reliability formulation, is evaluated by JTP single-step procedure and by program HULLCOLL for progressive collapse analysis of ship hull-girders. The reliability assessment is performed for “as-built” and “corroded” states of the existing ship and a reinforced design configuration complying with new JTP rules. It is shown that hull-girder failure probability of suezmax tanker reinforced according to new JTP rules is reduced several times. Sensitivity analysis and a parametric study are performed to investigate the variability of results to the change of parameters of pertinent random variables within their plausible ranges.


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