Overview of Megafloat: Concept, design criteria, analysis, and design
H Suzuki - Marine structures, 2005 - Elsevier
This paper presents an overview of research and development on Megafloat, carried out by
the Technological Research Association of Megafloat (TRAM) and other researchers …
the Technological Research Association of Megafloat (TRAM) and other researchers …
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Hydroelastic Response of a Hinged Hexagon Enclosed Platform in Waves
W Liu, S Chen, K Hu, X Guo, Q Wang… - IEEE Journal of …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the development of very large floating structures (VLFSs), a hexagon enclosed platform
(HEP), which consists of six trapezoidal modules with a hinged connection, is recently …
(HEP), which consists of six trapezoidal modules with a hinged connection, is recently …
Motion responses of a catenary–taut–tendon hybrid moored single module of a semisubmersible-type VLFS over uneven seabed
Y Wang, S Xu, L Wang, X Wang - Journal of Marine Science and …, 2019 - Springer
Hydrodynamic performances of very large floating structure (VLFS) proposed for floating
runway are crucial for its serviceability and survivability. This paper adopts time-domain …
runway are crucial for its serviceability and survivability. This paper adopts time-domain …
Numerical and experimental investigation of hydrodynamic interactions of two VLFS modules deployed in Tandem
Y Wang, X Wang, S Xu, L Wang, Y Shang - China Ocean Engineering, 2020 - Springer
This paper numerically and experimentally investigates the hydrodynamic interaction
between two semi-submersible type VLFS modules in the frequency domain. Model tests …
between two semi-submersible type VLFS modules in the frequency domain. Model tests …
Motion responses of a catenary-taut-hybrid moored single module of a semisubmersible very large floating structure in multisloped seabed
Y Wang, X Wang, S Xu, L Wang - Journal of …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Motion responses of moored very large floating structures (VLFSs) in coastal regions are
remarkably influenced by shallow water, seabed topography, and mooring system, which …
remarkably influenced by shallow water, seabed topography, and mooring system, which …
Beating vibration phenomenon of a very large floating structure
H Endo, H Suzuki - Journal of Marine Science and Technology, 2018 - Springer
When a very large floating structure (VLFS) is subjected to successive regular waves, it may
sometimes suffer from “beating vibration”. This phenomenon occurs when the wave period …
sometimes suffer from “beating vibration”. This phenomenon occurs when the wave period …
Mega-float
M Fujikubo, H Suzuki - Large Floating Structures: Technological Advances, 2014 - Springer
Abstract The Mega-Float project is a pontoon-type Very Large Floating Structure that was
designed for deployment in protected waters such as in a large bay. It consists of a floating …
designed for deployment in protected waters such as in a large bay. It consists of a floating …
Elastic response of a very large floating structure in waves moored inside a coastal reef
S Shiraishi, K Iijima, H Yoneyama… - … International Ocean and …, 2002 - onepetro.org
This paper describes the results of hydraulic model tests to determine the elastic response
and mooring forces of a very large floating structure (VLFS) moored inside a coastal reef …
and mooring forces of a very large floating structure (VLFS) moored inside a coastal reef …
Research and development of VLFS
H SUZUKI - Very large floating structures, 2006 - taylorfrancis.com
Pontoon-type very large floating structures (VLFS) comprises pontoon hulls joined together
and designed for operation in protected waters. It is further characterized by hydroelastic …
and designed for operation in protected waters. It is further characterized by hydroelastic …
Response characteristics of semisubmersible-type-megafloat in waves and accuracy of hydroelastic response analysis program VODAC
H Suzuki, K Yoshida, K Iijima… - International …, 2002 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Technical feasibility and practical design method of SSMF, a Semi-Submersible-Type-
Megafloat, was studied under research funding from Corporation for Advanced Transport …
Megafloat, was studied under research funding from Corporation for Advanced Transport …