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Temporal Transformation Of Barrier Islands A Round Nakdong Estuary, Sukzun Youn
Temporal Transformation Of Barrier Islands A Round Nakdong Estuary, Sukzun Youn
Theses and Dissertations
The Nakdong Estuary system near Busan, South Korea consists of dynamic shorelines characterized by morphological transformations that result from both natural disasters (typhoons and flooding) and construction projects (Nakdong Estuary Dam, gates in the West Nakdong River and Busan New-ports). This study aims to synthesize existing data for tides, waves, bathymetry and meteorological data obtained from a variety of institutions with the objectives of (1) identifying and ranking major factors that influence morphological transformations and (2) determining how these factors influence morphological change over time. These objectives were met by analyzing patterns of flow and sediment transport using Center Point …
Cfd Analysis Of Resistance Characteristics Of High-Speed Displacement Hull Forms Fitted With Hull Vane®, Venkata Karthik Avala
Cfd Analysis Of Resistance Characteristics Of High-Speed Displacement Hull Forms Fitted With Hull Vane®, Venkata Karthik Avala
Theses and Dissertations
Improving the performance and resistance of a high-speed monohull forms has been of interest to Naval Architects for several decades. A considerable amount of research has been carried out in this area by using stern flaps and other appendages. This research thesis investigates the resistance characteristics of high-speed round bilge hull forms fitted with a Hull Vane® in the stern region of the vessel. The Hull Vane® is a fixed foil located below the waterline at the aft of the stern of the vessel. The Hull Vane® reduces the generation of waves at the aft and improves the vessel's motions. …
Dynamics Of Asymmetrical Configurations Of Catamaran Hull Forms, Vaibhav Aribenchi
Dynamics Of Asymmetrical Configurations Of Catamaran Hull Forms, Vaibhav Aribenchi
Theses and Dissertations
It is important to understand asymmetrical catamarans motions since it influences the loads which increases stress on structures while causing discomfort to passengers and crew members. Researchers so far have been mainly focused on motions characteristics of the conventional catamaran hull forms. There is scant literature or research work in the public domain on asymmetrical catamaran hull form, with regards to its seakeeping performance. This thesis undertakes a comparative analysis of the motion characteristics between newly developed alternative catamaran hull forms of different asymmetrical configurations. The asymmetrical catamarans developed from the original NPL round bilge catamaran hull forms have a …
Assessing The Hydrodynamic And Economic Impacts Of Biofouling On The Hull Of Surface Vessels Using Numerical Methods, Letchi Evrard Quentin Anoman
Assessing The Hydrodynamic And Economic Impacts Of Biofouling On The Hull Of Surface Vessels Using Numerical Methods, Letchi Evrard Quentin Anoman
Theses and Dissertations
Marine fouling on the hull of surface vessels is a topic of increasing importance in the maritime field for its environmental and financial impacts. Recent research developments have introduced mathematical models dealing with the frictional resistance associated with fouling, thus enabling to single out their impact on ship hydrodynamics. Herein, two implementations of these models are presented. The first implementation used Computational Fluid Dynamics to assess the additional drag induced by fouling for a specific ship model. With the software STAR CCM+, Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations have been used to model turbulence, wall laws parameters have been adapted to suit …
A Physical And Computational Comparison Of Floating Breakwater Design Efficiencies For Habitat Restoration In The Indian River Lagoon, Abigail Lynn Stehno
A Physical And Computational Comparison Of Floating Breakwater Design Efficiencies For Habitat Restoration In The Indian River Lagoon, Abigail Lynn Stehno
Theses and Dissertations
This study examines the design and implementation of floating breakwaters (FB) in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) to support and protect living shoreline restoration projects from damaging wave climates. The design significant wave climate of the IRL in a 0.6 m water depth had an incident significant wave height of 0.20 m with a wave period of 1.6 s. Based on previous studies, it has been found that habitat restoration will be successful if the wave height is reduced from 0.20 m to 0.10 m with the use of a FB structure. FB structures attenuate wave energies and are transportable, …
Hydrodynamic Resistance Of A Surfboard: An Analytical, Empirical, And Statistical Analysis, Andrew Leonard Kledzik
Hydrodynamic Resistance Of A Surfboard: An Analytical, Empirical, And Statistical Analysis, Andrew Leonard Kledzik
Theses and Dissertations
The objective of the present study defines a drag coefficient for a 9’0” surfboard. The hydrodynamic drag of a surfboard is derived from theory outlining the mathematical foundation used. Analytical solutions provide values for boundary layer thickness, momentum flux width, shear stress, drag force and the drag coefficient. This study also examines maximum velocities attainable from in-situ observations of surfers paddling in a controlled environment. The theoretical predictions are compared with experimental observations of surfboard resistance; while simultaneously validating instrumentation and methods of measurement. A number of problems are highlighted, ranging from mathematical problems on turbulent flow analysis to impacts …