Calculating Berthing Energy 2.a-2.c 1. Kinetic Energy Equation The equation detailing the variables: EFender = 1/2 MV2 x Ce x Cm x Cs x Cc 2. Variables a) Mass-M One or more of the following weights should be readily available from the facility user: Displacement Tonnage – DT: this is the weight of the water.. read more →
The Design Criteria for Marine Fender Systems As the trend prevails toward the design and construction of offshore structures to serve large vessels and construction barges in exposed seas, it is considered necessary to assess and update the design criteria for marine fender systems A marine fender system is a protective installation designed to prevent.. read more →
Special Considerations in the Provision of Fendering — Vessels with bulbous bows Vessels with hulls fitted with bulbous bows pose a greater collision hazard to most berth structures than vessels with a conventional forefoot design. Where such vessels are to be berthed, the underwater geometry of the bow section has to be considered in addition.. read more →