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1- Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; samaei@srbiau.ac.ir
2- Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; m.asadian@srbiau.ac.ir
2- Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran; m.asadian@srbiau.ac.ir
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This study investigates the hydrodynamic performance of modular, chain-type floating docks designed for high-speed boat deployment within the operational zone of Shahid Bahonar Port. Given the limitations of fixed dock infrastructure—particularly in regions with soft seabeds and tidal variations—floating docks offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative. A modular pontoon system was designed using CATIA and analyzed in ANSYS AQWA under various wave conditions (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180°). Comparative simulations between single-body and multi-body configurations revealed that multi-hull docks significantly reduce vertical displacement and better distribute wave-induced forces, especially at connection points. Time-domain analyses further confirmed that joint stiffness and orientation strongly influence structural response. Elastic mooring systems enhanced the dock’s adaptability to dynamic sea conditions while minimizing environmental impact. These findings support the development of resilient floating marine structures tailored to the hydrodynamic conditions of semi-enclosed ports like Shahid Bahonar, with implications for both defense and commercial applications in high-salinity environments.
Keywords: Multi-hull floating docks, hydrodynamic analysis, Response Amplitude Operators (RAO), Hydrodynamic Behavior, High-speed Boats.
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Highlights
· Comprehensive hydrodynamic analysis of modular, chain-type floating docks optimized for high-speed vessel operations in semi-enclosed basins.
· Multi-body simulations in ANSYS AQWA under varying wave angles reveal optimal design configurations with improved stability.
· Multi-body systems significantly reduce vertical displacement, enhancing load distribution and structural performance.
· Elastic mooring systems improve adaptability, minimize environmental impact, and ensure robust stabilization.
· Findings provide sustainable solutions for defense and commercial ports, contributing to resilient and cost-effective coastal infrastructure.
· Comprehensive hydrodynamic analysis of modular, chain-type floating docks optimized for high-speed vessel operations in semi-enclosed basins.
· Multi-body simulations in ANSYS AQWA under varying wave angles reveal optimal design configurations with improved stability.
· Multi-body systems significantly reduce vertical displacement, enhancing load distribution and structural performance.
· Elastic mooring systems improve adaptability, minimize environmental impact, and ensure robust stabilization.
· Findings provide sustainable solutions for defense and commercial ports, contributing to resilient and cost-effective coastal infrastructure.
Type of Study: Research Paper |
Subject:
Offshore Structure
Received: 2025/05/31 | Accepted: 2025/09/3
Received: 2025/05/31 | Accepted: 2025/09/3
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