Model Experiments on Barge Type Floating Structures Supported by Air Cushions

摘要

The main purpose of this study is to validate the numerical method by comparing211u001ethe numerical results and experimental results. Capture tests in regular waves 211u001eand forced heave oscillation tests were carried out in order to obtain wave 211u001eforces and hydrodynamic coefficients of the floating structure supported by air 211u001ecushions. In both cases, experiments were carried out for the barge type floating 211u001estructure with one air cushion and two air cushions. Air pressure and water 211u001eelevation in the air cushion were also measured in both diffraction and radiation 211u001etests. Numerical computations for the same models were carried out to compare 211u001ewith the experimental results.