{"product_id":"dynamics-of-offshore-structures-isbn-9780471264675","title":"Dynamics of Offshore Structures","description":"\u003cb\u003eUnique, cutting-edge material on structural dynamics and natural forces for offshore structures\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsing the latest advances in theory and practice, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDynamics of Offshore Structures, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is extensively revised to cover all aspects of the physical forces, structural modeling, and mathematical methods necessary to effectively analyze the dynamic behavior of offshore structures. Both closed-form solutions and the Mathematica(r) software package are used in many of the up-to-date example problems to compute the deterministic and stochastic structural responses for such offshore structures as buoys; moored ships; and fixed-bottom, cable-stayed, and gravity-type platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, consideration is given to the many assumptions involved in formulating a structural model and to the natural forces encountered in the offshore environment. These analyses focus on plane motions of elastic structures with linear and nonlinear restraints, as well as motions induced by the forces of currents, winds, earthquakes, and waves, including the latest theories and information on wave mechanics. Topics addressed include multidegree of freedom linear structures, continuous system analysis (including the motion of cables and pipelines), submerged pile design, structural modal damping, fluid-structure-soil interactions, and single degree of freedom structural models that, together with plane wave loading theories, lead to deterministic or time history predictions of structural responses. These analyses are extended to statistical descriptions of both wave loading and structural motion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDynamics of Offshore Structures, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a valuable text for students in civil and mechanical engineering programs and an indispensable resource for structural, geotechnical, and construction engineers working with offshore projects.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Contributors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Structures in the Offshore Environment (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Structure-Environmental Force Interactions (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Deterministic Descriptions of Offshore Waves (B. Muga).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wave Forces on Structures (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Deterministic Responses for Single Degree of Freedom Structures (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Statistical Descriptions of Offshore Waves (B. Muga).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Statistical Responses for Single Degree of Freedom Linear Structures (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Multi-Degree of Freedom Linear Structures (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Applications of Multi-Degree of Freedom Analysis (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Continuous Systems (J. Wilson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Behavior of Piles Supporting Offshore Structures (L. Reese).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conversion Table.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.  JAMES F. WILSON, PHD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. He has earned numerous awards and authored several hundred papers, along with five previous books.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BRUCE J. MUGA, PHD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University. During his career, he worked with the U.S. Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory in Port Hueneme, California.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LYMON C. REESE, PHD, is the Nasser I. Al-Rashid Chair Emeritus and Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. He is also principal at Ensoft, Inc., a distributor of engineering software, and a consultant with Lymon C. Reese \u0026amp; Associates, a subsidiary of Ensoft.  Unique, cutting-edge material on structural dynamics and natural forces for offshore structures\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using the latest advances in theory and practice, Dynamics of Offshore Structures, Second Edition is extensively revised to cover all aspects of the physical forces, structural modeling, and mathematical methods necessary to effectively analyze the dynamic behavior of offshore structures. Both closed-form solutions and the Mathematica(r) software package are used in many of the up-to-date example problems to compute the deterministic and stochastic structural responses for such offshore structures as buoys; moored ships; and fixed-bottom, cable-stayed, and gravity-type platforms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Throughout the book, consideration is given to the many assumptions involved in formulating a structural model and to the natural forces encountered in the offshore environment. These analyses focus on plane motions of elastic structures with linear and nonlinear restraints, as well as motions induced by the forces of currents, winds, earthquakes, and waves, including the latest theories and information on wave mechanics. Topics addressed include multidegree of freedom linear structures, continuous system analysis (including the motion of cables and pipelines), submerged pile design, structural modal damping, fluid-structure-soil interactions, and single degree of freedom structural models that, together with plane wave loading theories, lead to deterministic or time history predictions of structural responses. These analyses are extended to statistical descriptions of both wave loading and structural motion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dynamics of Offshore Structures, Second Edition is a valuable text for students in civil and mechanical engineering programs and an indispensable resource for structural, geotechnical, and construction engineers working with offshore projects.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989092942053,"sku":"NP9780471264675","price":252.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471264675.jpg?v=1761782766","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dynamics-of-offshore-structures-isbn-9780471264675","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}