Method for Predicting Barge Impact Force Based on Nonlinear Spring Stiffness

Figure 18

Results of a simulation of a collision by a 1000-ton barge at the impact velocity of 4 m/s. (a) Time history of impact force (1000 t + 4 m/s). (b) Time history of displacement of pier top (1000 t + 4 m/s). (c) Time history of moment of pier bottom (1000 t + 4 m/s).

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