Method for Predicting Barge Impact Force Based on Nonlinear Spring Stiffness

Figure 4

Simulation results under varying barge impact on the rigid wall. (a) Impact force under varying barge mass. (b) Bow deformation under varying barge mass. (c) NSS incurred under varying barge mass. (d) Correction coefficient of impact force.

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