Three-dimensional static analysis of marine cables
Abstract
A method to determine the static equilibrium configuration of marine cables in three - dimensional space is presented. In present approach, the known quantities are the top tension and the location at both ends of the cable while the total arc length and equilibrium configuration are to be determined. A functional is introduced in which the potential energy of stretching and virtual work done due to current loadings are included. A finite element method was developed to solve the problem and a numerical example is given.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Offshore Engineering and Technologies
Structural Analysis and Optimization
Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 389–394
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter