Method for Predicting Barge Impact Force Based on Nonlinear Spring Stiffness

Figure 17

Results of a simulation of a collision by a 600-ton barge at the impact velocity of 3 m/s. (a) Time history of impact force (600 t + 3 m/s). (b) Time history of displacement of pier top (600 t + 3 m/s). (c) Time history of moment of pier bottom (600 t + 3 m/s).

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