Dynamic Analysis of Marine Risers With Vortex Excitation

1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. P. Nordgren
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Time Integration ◽  
Elastic Rods ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element Method ◽  
Marine Risers ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element ◽  
Wake Oscillator ◽  
Transverse Vibrations ◽  
Basic Equations ◽  
Oscillator Equations

The basic equations for nonplanar transverse vibrations of marine risers are derived from the theory of elastic rods. A numerical method is developed for solution of the equations by time integration. Spatial discretization is accomplished by a hybrid finite element method. Vortex excitation is modeled by the coupled wake oscillator proposed by Iwan and Blevins. The vortex oscillator equations are integrated numerically in time along with the riser equations. By way of example, several typical riser problems are analyzed including forced vibration and vortex-induced vibration.

scholarly journals Modelling Plates and Shells by Means of the Rigid Finite Element Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Adamiec-Wójcik ◽  
Andrzej Nowak ◽  
Stanisław Wojciech
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Free Vibrations ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element Method ◽  
Hybrid Finite Element ◽  
Rigid Finite Element Method ◽  
Plates And Shells ◽  
Single Set ◽  
Element Method

Abstract The rigid finite element method (RFEM) has been used mainly for modelling systems with beam-like links. This paper deals with modelling of a single set of electrodes consisting of an upper beam with electrodes, which are shells with complicated shapes, and an anvil beam. Discretisation of the whole system, both the beams and the electrodes, is carried out by means of the rigid finite element method. The results of calculations concerned with free vibrations of the plates are compared with those obtained from a commercial package of the finite element method (FEM), while forced vibrations of the set of electrodes are compared with those obtained by means of the hybrid finite element method (HFEM) and experimental measurements obtained on a special test stand.

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