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A.I.Andrianov, M.Sc. Doctoral thesis
Running title of the thesis:
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Hydroelasticity of very large floating flexible platforms |
Chapters
1. Introduction.
2. General theory.
3. Semi-infinite plate & strip.
4. Circular plate.
5. Ring-shaped plate.
6. Quarter-infinite plate.
7. Plate of finite draft.
8. Conclusions.
In Chapters 3-7 the particular problems of the interaction of water waves with floating elastic plate are studied for mentioned horizontal planforms of the plate.
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Thesis keywords (general):
plate-water interaction, diffraction, incident surface waves, very large floating platform, elastic plate, hydroelastic response, plate deflection, dispersion relation, integro-differential equation, Green's function, Green's theorem, water depth, reflection, transmission, free surface elevation, zero-thickness assumption. |
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Thesis should be ready by the end of spring 2005. The defence is expected to be in September 2005.
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Supervisor and thesis advisor: Prof. A.J. Hermans.
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Doctorate regulations of TU Delft, ratified by Board for Doctorates in 2004 and valid from 1 September 2004, are available at internet:
- in Dutch
- in English
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