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Fonseca, N. and Guedes Soares, C. (1998), “Time-Domain Analysis of Large-Amplitude Vertical Ship Motions and Wave Loads”, Journal of Ship Research, Vol. 42, Issue 2, pp. 139-153

The vertical motions and wave induced loads on ships with forward speed are studied in the time domain, considering non-linear effects associated with large amplitude motions and hull flare shape. The method is based on a strip theory, using singularities distributed on the cross sections which satisfy the linear free surface condition. The solution is obtained in the time domain using convolution to account for the memory effects related to the free surface oscillations. In this way the linear radiation forces are represented in terms of impulse respons functions, infinite frequency added masses and radiation restoring coefficients. The diffraction forces associated with incident wave scattering are linear. The hydrostatic and Froude-Krylov forces are evaluated over the instantaneous wetted surface of the hull to account for the large amplitude motions and hull flare. The radiation contribution for wave loads is also obtained in the time domain using convolution to accont for the memory effects related to the free surface oscillations. Results of motions and wave loads for the S175 container ship are presented and analyzed. The results from the present method are compared with linear results.

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