The Ninth (1999)

International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference

Brest, France, May 30–June 4, 1999

The number at end of the session title indicates the tentative number of the proceedings volume. Only the changes on titles or authors the ISOPE-99 Technical Program Committee (TPC) received in writing before December 29, 1998 are reflected in this program. Final corrections will be updated in the Conference Proceedings. Proceedings are available in a set of 4 volumes (2,900 pp. est.) from ISOPE during and after the Conference.

SUNDAYBrest City Reception

Host: Hon.. Pierre Maille, Mayor and President of the Brest Urban Community18:00-21:00 Sunday May 30

Salons de restauration

Conference Opening 09:00 Grand Théatre

1. TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (V. 1)Monday May 31 09:00 Grand

Théatre

Chair: Olagnon, M, Ifremer, FranceCo-chair: Chung, J S, Colorado School of Mines, USA

An Overview of French Efforts for Offshore Exploration and ProductionPiketty, G, President, Comite d'Etudes Petrolieres & Marine, Paris La Defense, France

EU Financial Support to Oil and Gas TechnologyMillich, E, Head of Hydrocarbons and New and Renewable Energy Sources, Commission of the European Communities, Bruxelles, Belgium

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

MONDAY 09:00

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Mega-Float: the Fruits and Ongoing ResearchInoue, Kiyoshi, Manager, Ship Technology Group, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Japan

Mobile Offshore Base: Research SpinoffsZueck, R, Palo, P, Taylor, R, program managers, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center; Remmers, G, Manager, Office of Naval Research, USA

2. HYDRODYNAMICS : Internal Waves (V. 3)Monday May 31 11:00 Sein

Chair: Pao, F H-P, Catholic Univ. of America, USACo-chair: Liu, A, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA

Nonlinear Internal Waves in the South China SeaHsu, M K, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China; Liu, A K, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USA

Non-Linear Interaction Between Tides and TopographyLe Tareau, J Y, Maze, R, Univ de Bretagne Occidentale, France

Baroclinic Tides at a North-West European Margin: Analytical Modelling Compared to in situ DateGuizien, K, Inall, M, Barthelemy, E, Sherwin, T, LEGI, France

Generation of Upstream Internal Waves on the Pycnocline by a Horizontally Moving BodyPao, H P, Kao, T W, Catholic Univ of America, USA

Non-Linear Resonance Between Short Surface Waves and an Interfacial Long WaveMichallet, H, Lab des Ecoulements Geophysiques et Industriels; Dias, F, Institut Non-lineaire de Nice, France

Internal Wave Detection and Location from SAR ImageRodenas, J A, Garello, R, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications de Bretagne, France

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3. MOBILE OFFSHORE BASE (MOB) (V. 1)Monday May 31 11:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Zueck, R, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Fast Hydrodynamic Analysis of Large Offshore StructuresKorsmeyer, F T, Klemas, T, MIT; Phillips, J, Cadence Design Systems; White, J, MIT, USA

A Computational Study of Techniques for Reduction of Connection Forces in Large, Articulated, Semi-Submersible Ocean StructuresMessier, R H, Thompson, L D, Univ of Maine, USA

Wave-Induced Responses and Connector Loads on MOB-Type PlatformsWang, S, Menon, B, Ronning, L, American Bureau of Shipping, USA

Reduction of Connector Forces in Semisubmersible-Type Mobile Offshore Bases Via Module ConfigurationRiggs, H R, Ertekin, R C, Padmanabhan, B, Univ of Hawaii, USA

Response Characteristics of Serially-Connected, Semisubmersible-Type Mobile Offshore BasesRiggs, H R, Ertekin, R C, Univ of Hawaii, USA

4. TUBULAR STRUCTURES I (V. 4)Monday May 31 11:00 Batz

Chair: Abel, A, Univ. of Sydney, AustraliaCo-chair: Chiew, S P, Nanyang Technological Univ, Singapore

Strength Prediction of Axially Loaded Overlap Tubular K-JointsLee, M M K, Univ of Wales Swansea, UK

Ultimate Capacity Equations for CHS KK-Joints Under Anti-Symmetrical Axial Brace LoadsMakino, Y, Kumamoto Univ; Kurobane, Y, Kumamoto

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Inst of Technology, Japan

Strength Sensitivities of Overlap Tubular K-Joints Under Axial LoadingGazzola, F, Lee, M M K, Dexter, E M, Univ of Wales Swansea, UK

The Static Strength of Ring-Stiffened Tubular JointsPuthli, R, Herion, S, Univ of Karlsruhe, Germany

Pullout Strength of Concrete Plugs in Tubular PilesAl-Mahaidi, R, Grundy, P, Bean, W, Monash Univ, Australia

The Use of Grout for the Repair and Strengthening of Steel Tubular MembersD'Mello, C, Boswell, L F, City Univ, UK

5. SOIL PROPERTIES (V. 1)Monday May 31 11:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Brandes, H G, Univ. of Hawaii, USA

Advances in Deep and Ultra-Deep Water Site InvestigationsHumphrey, G D, Audibert, J M E, Fugro-McClelland Marine Geosciences, USA

Investigation on the Saturated and Unsaturated Hydraulic Permeability of Active SoilsEbadi, T, Elektorowicz, M, Concordia Univ, Canada

Determining Changes in Physicochemical Properties of Sediments Using Dielectric Permittivity ConductivityKaya, A, Dokuz Eylul Univ, Turkey

The Effect of Shear Bands within Backfill in the Development of Passive Thrust Against Retaining WallsHazarika, H, Nakazawa, J, Maizuru National College of Technology; Matsuzawa, H, Oyo Corp, Japan

Numerical Analysis of Seawater Intrusion in the Coastal AreaAhn, T B, Korea Inst of Construction Technology,

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Determination of Critical Slip Surface Using Finite Element MethodAhn, T B, Korea Inst of Construction Technology, Korea

6. ADVANCED SHIPS & NAVAL SYSTEMS I (V. 4)Monday May 31 11:00 Ouessant

Chair: Hong, S W, Korea Research Inst. of Ship and Ocean Engineering, KoreaCo-chair: Billard, J-V, Ecole Navale, France

LDV Crossflow Survey on a Series 60 Double Model at IncidenceDi Felice, F, Mauro, S, INSEAN, Italy

Application of the Longitudinal Cut Method: Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Truncation ErrorLalli, F, Esposito, P G, INSEAN, Italy

Availability Analysis of High Speed Crafts: A Way to Improve CompetitivenessVivalda, C, Bureau Veritas; Capizzi, S, CETENA, Italy

A New Approach to Select SWATH Hull Shapes for Minimum Total Resistance at Preliminary Design StagesMartins, P D, Williams, M S, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Application of Active Optimal Control to the Primary Hull Responses of High-Speed VehiclesSun, H H, Wu, X H, Wuhan Transportation Univ, China

A Conjugate Gradient Method in Optimizing the Bow FormHuang, C H, Wang, S P, National Cheng Kung Univ; Chou, S K, United Ship Design and Development Center, Taiwan, China

7. RISERS/MOORING/CABLE MECHANICS I (V. 2)Monday May 31 11:00 Groix

Chair: Pesce, C P, Univ of São Paulo, Brazil

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Reliability-Based Buckling/Collapse Design of Steel Catenary RisersSong, R, Clausen, T, Brown & Root Energy Services, Halliburton; Bai, Y, Stavanger University College, Norway

Structural Design of Steel Catenary Risers Using Reliability-Based FE AnalysisSong, R, Clausen, T, Brown & Root Energy Services, Halliburton; Bai, Y, Stavanger University College, Norway

Non-Linear Bending Behavior of Offshore Flexible PipesKebadze, E, Kraincanic, I, South Bank Univ, UK

IMR and Intervention Works on Splach Zone Sement of RiserMazumder, S, Engineers India, India

Alternative Configurations for Steel Catenary Risers for Turret-Moored FPSO'sJacob, B P, COPPE/UFRJ; Reyes, M C T, Lima, B S L P, EE/UFRJ; Torres, L F L, Petrobras, Brazil

Design, Installation and Operation of a Water Uptake Riser in Campos Basin, BrazilSouza, L F A, Oil States Industries; Franciss, R, Petrobras, Brazil

[ more risk-related papers are listed in pipeline sessions. ]

8. RELIABILITY, RISK AND SAFETY I (V. 4)Monday May 31 11:00 Molène

Chair: Langen, I, Hogskolen i Stavanger, NorwayCo-chair: Ellinas, C P, Mott McDonald Ltd, U.K.

Cost Optimal Reliability Based Inspection and Replacement Planning of Pipelines Subjected to CO

2 Corrosion

Hellevik, S G, Langen, I, Stavanger College, Norway

Reliability-Based Reassessment of Offshore Structures at Cold Phase Considering Inspection

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UpdatingSong, R, Brown & Root Energy Services, Halliburton; Zheng, P, Phillips Petroleum, Norway

A General Pipeline Suitability for Service Assessment SystemBea, R, Farkas, B, Univ of California Berkeley, USA; Ramos, R, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, Mexico; Smith, C, US Minerals Management Service, USA; Rosenmoller, J H, Rosen Engineering, Germany

Assessment of Biases and Uncertainties in Design and Requalification Parameters for Offshore PlatformsSoriano, J A, Ramos, R, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo; Heredia, E, UNAM, Mexico; Bea, R, Univ of California Berkeley, USA

Risk-Based Reassessment and Inspection of Offshore StructuresBai, Y, Stavanger University College; Zheng, P, Phillips Petroleum; Baerheim, M, Statoil, Norway

9. UNDERWATER VEHICLES I (V. 2)Monday May 31 11:00 Bréhat

Chair: Rigaud, V, Ifremer, FranceCo-chair: Grosenbaugh, M, Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst, USA

10,000 Meter Class Deep Sea ROV "KAIKO" and Underwater OperationsMikagawa, T, Fukui, T, Japan Marine Science & Technology Center, Japan

VICTOR 6000: Operational Feedback and Future TrendsNokin, M, Ifremer, France

Advances in Dynamic Modeling of Marine ThrustersWhitcomb, L, Johns Hopkins University, USA

Video and Acoustic Based Dynamic PositioningMyo, K, Doisy, Y, Thomson Marconi, France

DGPS Navigation of the Autonomous Underwater

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Vehicle TAIPANJouvencel, B, Vaganay, J, LIRMM CNRS, France

Evaluation of Diverless IRM for Subsea Completions and Deep Sea Structures: Tank TrialsBaizeau, R, Lemoine, L, IFREMER, France

Optimization of Diesel Powered Underwater VehiclesPotter, I J, Reader, G T, Univ of Calgary, Canada

10. HYDRODYNAMICS : Forces I (V. 3)Monday May 31 11:00 Salon

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Chair: Chaplin, J R, City Univ., U.K.Co-chair: Inoue, Y, Yokohama National Univ., Japan

Resistance in Unsteady Flow - Search for a Physics-Based ModelSarpkaya, T, Naval Postgraduate School, USA

Maximum Expected Force on a Large Vertical Cylinder in Random Three-Dimensional WavesArena, F, Univ of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Confidence Bands for Maximum Wave Loads on a Caisson Structure in Multidirectional SeasCornett, A M, Davies, M H, National Research Council; Readshaw J S, Sandwell Inc, Canada; Wells, H, Marathon Oil, USA

Wave Pressure on a Large Cylinder in a Wave-Current Coexisting FieldHsiao, S S, Weng, W K, National Taiwan Ocean Univ; Lin, M C, National Taiwan Univ, Taiwan, China

Transient Flows Induced by Horizontal CylindersHuang, E T, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Wave Forces on Large Cylinders on Slope in a Directional SeaMizutani, N, Yoshida, Y, Nagoya Univ; Sanada, T, Japan Port Consultants; Kawashima, N, Chubu Electric Power Co; Iwata, K, Nagoya Univ, Japan

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Plenary Presentation I (V.1)Monday May 31 13:20 Amphithé

âtreOffshore and Arctic Geotechnical Engineering—Prediction and PerformanceLacasse, S, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, NorwayIntroduction by Wong, PC, Exxon Production Research Co., USA

Plenary Presentation II (V. 3)Monday May 31 13:20 SeinViscous Forces on Ocean Structures and the Effect on Motions of Floating BodiesChaplin, J R, City Univ, UK; Ikeda, Y, Osaka Prefecture Univ, Japan

Introduction by Kim, C H, Texas A&M Univ., USA

11. HYDRODYNAMICS : Breaking Waves (V. 3)Monday May 31 14:00 Sein

Chair: Hwang, P A, Naval Research Lab., USACo-chair: Barthelemy, E, LEGI, France

Stationary-Flow Approximations for Breaking WavesJenkins, A D, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Norway

Computation of Shoaling and Breaking Waves in Nearshore Areas by the Coupling of BEM and VOF MethodsGuignard, S, Univ de Toulon-Var/Principia R&D, France; Grilli, S T, Univ of Rhode Island, USA; Rey, V, Univ de Toulon-Var, France

Experimental Study of Breaking Wave Flow Field Past a Submerged Hydrofoil by LDVDe Blasi, P, Di Felice, F, Lalli, F, INSEAN; Romano, G P, Univ "La Sapienza", Italy

MONDAY 13:20

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Spatial Distribution of Breaking Distribution: An Airborne Measurement TechniqueHwang, P A, Naval Research Laboratory; Walsh, E J, Krabill, W B, Wright, W, NASA/GFSC; Swift, R N, EG&G Services, USA

Internal Solitary Waves Shoaling and Breaking on Uniform SlopesMichallet, H, Lab des Ecoulements Geophysiques et Industriels, France; Ivey, G N, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Experimental Investigation of Fluid-Particle Oscillating FlowsRomano, G P, Monti, P, Univ "La Sapienza"; Lalli, F, INSEAN, Italy

Two Phase Flow Structure in Breaking WavesYuksel, Y, Bostan, T, Cevik, E, Asar, Y, Yildiz Technical Univ; Gunal, M, Gaziantep Univ, Turkey

12. VERY LARGE FLOATING STRUCTURES (VLFS) (V. 1)

Monday May 31 14:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Inoue, K, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Japan

Principal Design Concept for 1000m Class Floating Experimental ModelShibuta, S, Kado, M, Negayama, H, Sumitomo Heavy Industries; Sato, C, Technological Research Association of Mega-Float, Japan

Elastic Response of Large Floating Structures by Tuning Wet Mode ShapesInoue, M, Waseda Univ; Hamamoto, T, Musashi Inst of Technology; Tanaka, Y, Waseda Univ, Japan

Development of Visualization Technique for the Elastic Behavior of Mega-Float Using ComputerIkebuchi, T, Nagamatsu, N, Taketomi, T, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan

Prediction of Marine Environmental Change by Installation of Mega-Float in a BayNakagawa, H, Omori, H, Mitsui Zosen; Hikai, A, NKK Corp; Kyozuka, Y, Kyushu Univ, Japan

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A Study on Compressional Wave Field in Seawater Caused by Vibrated Floating BodyHigo, Y, Ishihara, D, Hiroshima Univ; Kokubun, K, Ando, H, Ship Research Inst, Japan

Research on Prediction Method for Time History Elastic Response of Very Large Floating Structure by Sea Shock LoadsMasuda, K, Nihon Univ; Shimizu, K, Japan Port Consultant; Maeda, H, Bessho, M, Univ of Tokyo, Japan

13. TUBULAR STRUCTURES II (V. 4)Monday May 31 14:00 Batz

Chair: Grundy, P, Monash Univ, AustraliaCo-chair: Packer, J A, Univ of Toronto, Canada

Experimental Study of Through Plate, Transverse Plate, and Stiffened Plate to RHS Member ConnectionsKosteski, N, Packer, J A, Cao, J J, Univ of Toronto, Canada

Experimental Study of Bolted Flange-Plate Connections for Square Hollow Section Tension MembersWillibald, S, Univ of Karlsruhe, Germany; Packer, J A, Univ of Toronto, Canada; Puthli, R S, Univ of Karlsruhe, Germany

Load-Deformation Relationships of Gusset-Plate to Tube Joints Under Compression LoadsAriyoshi, M, Makino, Y, Kumamoto Univ, Japan

Experimental and Finite Element Investigations of the Static Collapse Behaviour of a Plane Tubular Framework StructureHyde, T H, Leen, S B, Ou, H, Univ of Nottingham, UK

Tests on Effective Column Length of Web Members in CHS Lattice GirderFurukawa, Y, Makino, Y, Kumamoto Univ; Kurobane, Y, Kumamoto Inst of Technology, Japan

14. SOIL AND ROCK MECHANICS (V. 1)Monday May 31 14:00 Belle-Ile

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Chair: Yamazaki, T, National Inst. of Resources and Environment, JapanCo-chair: Chien, L K, National Taiwan Ocean Univ., Taiwan China

Shear Strength Characteristics of Undisturbed and Disturbed Marine Clays in JapanMukaitani, M, Ichinose, E, Takamatsu National College of Technology; Yatabe, R, Yagi, N, Ehime Univ, Japan

The Compaction Behaviors of Dumped Crashed Mudstones in Southwestern TaiwanWang, H Y, National Pingtung Univ of Science and Technology; Hong, C Y, Resources Engineering Service; Lin, J B, Tsai, K J, National Pingtung Univ of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China

Particle Crushing and Undrained Shear Behaviour of SandHyodo, M, Yamaguchi Univ; Aramaki, N, Kumamoto Univ; Nakata, Y, Yamaguchi Univ, Japan; Hyde, A F L, Univ of Sheffield, UK

Thermo-Viscoplastic Modeling of Temperature-Dependent Behavior of ClaysAbe, N, Osaka Univ, Japan

Behavior of Earth and Water Pressures and Deformation in Freezing Soft Clay GroundFukui, S, Osaka Municipal Government; Tamano, T, Osaka Sangyo Univ; Ono, S, Shaokong, F, Chuo Kaihatsu Corp; Matsui, T, Osaka Univ, Japan

The Strength of Mu-San Sandstone Under Different Temperatures and Confining PressuresLee, D H, Lin, H M, Hwang, Y M, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

15. ADVANCED SHIPS & NAVAL SYSTEMS II (V. 4)Monday May 31 14:00 Ouessant

Chair: Lin, S S, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Maritime Pre-positioning Ship Information Tool (MIT)Flores, R, Paguio, R, Naval Facilities Engineering

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Service Center, USA

The Navy Modular Elevated Causeway SystemLin, S S, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Seabasing Military Operations: The Challenges AheadChang, S, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Magnetorheological Fluid Based Torque Transmission ClutchesYalcintas, M, Univ of Hawaii, USA

Launching of Ships and Floating Structures from Horizontal Berth by Tipping TableSenjanovic, I, Univ of Zagreb, Croatia

Development of US High Speed Coastal Cargo Transport and Agile PortsLatorre, R, Univ of New Orleans, USA

16. RISERS/MOORING/CABLE MECHANICS (V. 2)Monday May 31 14:00 Groix

Chair: Otsuka, K, Univ. of Osaka Prefecture, Japan

A Quasi 3-D Model for the Hydrodynamic Loading and Response of Offshore RisersFerrari Jr, J A, Petrobras, Brazil; Bearman, P W, Imperial College, UK

Torsional Buckling of Vertical RisersKatsaounis, G, Papazoglou, V, National Technical Univ of Athens, Greece

Analytical and Closed Form Solutions for Deep Water Riser-Like Eigenvalue ProblemPesce, C P, Fujarra, A L C, Simos, A N, Tannuri, E A, Univ of Sao Paulo, Brazil

3-D Responses of Vertical Pipe Bottom Pin-Joined to a Horizontal Pipe to Ship Motion and Thrust on Pipe: Part I. MSE and FEM ModelingChung, J S, Colorado School of Mines, USA; Cheng, B R, Tsinghua Univ, China

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A New Challenging Use of the Syntactic Foam Insulation Featurede la Cruz, D, Doris Engineering, France

Implementation of Elastoplastic Material Laws in Dynamic Riser Analysis with Applications to Reeled PipesAverbuch, D, Heurtier, J-M, Nguyen, V, Institut Francais du Petrole, France

17. RELIABILITY, RISK AND SAFETY II (V. 4)Monday May 31 14:00 Molène

Chair: Bea, R G, Univ of California at Berkeley, USACo-chair: Karadeniz, H, Delft Univ. of Technology, The Netherlands

Quantitative Risk Acceptance Criteria for Offshore Construction ProjectsRettedal, W K, Statoil, Norway

Probabilistic Description of the Response of Offshore Structures to Wave Loading Via Random Sampling TechniqueNajafian, G, Burrows, R, Tickell, R G, Univ of Liverpool, UK

Reliability Assessment of Marine Platforms Installed in the Bay of Campeche, MexicoFlorentino, S, Soriano, A, Valle, O, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, Mexico

Coastal Revetment Risk Assessment ModelsWilliams, A T, Davies, P, Bath Spa Univ, UK; Ergin, A, Balas, C, Middle East Technical Univ, Turkey

Uncertainities in Weather Forecasting, a Risk to Offshore OperationsGudmestad, O T, Bjerke, P E, STATOIL, Norway

Risk Management of Through Thickness Cracks in Offshore Fixed StructuresStacey, A, Health & Safety Executive; Sharp, J V, Cranfield Univ, UK

Reliability-Based Inspection Planning of Offshore

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Structures Using FMD MethodZheng, P, Phillips Petroleum; Song, R, Brown & Root Energy Services, Halliburton, Norway

18. UNDERWATER VEHICLES II (V. 2)Monday May 31 14:00 Bréhat

Chair: Whitcomb, L, Johns Hopkins Univ, USACo-chair: Michel, J-L, Ifremer, France

Boundary Layer Relaminarization in Swimming FishTechet, A H, Triantafyllou, M S, MIT, USA

Experimental Study of a Self-Propelled Two-Joint Dolphin RobotNakashima, M, Tokuo, K, Kaminaga, K, Ono, K, Tokyo Inst of Technology, Japan

POSIDONIA New USBL SystemPeyronet, J P, Ribbycki, F, Rigaud, V, Ifremer, France

Diagnostic and Fault Tolerance for ROVDeuker, B, Perrier, M, Ifremer, France

Precise Navigation Using Fix by Sonar ImagesToumelin, N, Desbordes, J-L, Lemaire, J, Groupe d'Etudes Sous-Marines de l'Atlantique, France

In-Situ Oceanic Turbulence Measurements Using a Mobile AUV PlatformDhanak, M R, Holappa, K, Florida Atlantic Univ, USA

19. HYDRODYNAMICS: Forces II (V. 3)Monday May 31 14:00 Salon

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Chair: Koterayama, W, Kyushu Univ., JapanCo-chair: Sumer, B M, Technical Univ. of Denmark, Denmark

Force Distribution in Massive Intersections of Offshore Concrete Structures Structural MembersParat, J L, Doris Engineering, France

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Influence of Combined Waves and Currents Effects on Hydrodynamic Force Coefficients for Vertical Truncated Rectangular Cylinder at Low Keulegan-Carpenter NumbersVengatesan, V, Varyani, K S, Barltrop, N D P, Univ of Glasgow, UK

Hydrodynamic Forces on Three-Dimensional Bodies in a Restricted WaterwayLiou, S Y, Chung Cheng Inst of Technology; Su, D T, China College of Marine Technology, Taiwan, China

Spectral Analysis for Wave Load on Ship Hull and Floating StructureWang, Y, Qian, K, Dalian Univ of Technology, China

Aspect of the Uniformity of Hydrodynamic Coefficients in Morison EquationLi, Y C, Dalian Univ of Technology, China

Numerical Estimation of Hydrodynamic Heave Damping of a Vertical Cylinder with AppendagesTao, L B, Cheng, L, Univ of Western Australia; Thiagarajan, K, Center for Oil and Gas Engineering, Australia

Convective Cell Free Surface Modelling of a SPAR BuoyTurnock, S R, Wright, A M, Univ of Southampton, UK

20. METOCEAN I: Waves I (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Sein

Chair: Prevosto, M, Ifremer, France

North Sea Wave KinematicsLohmann, M S, Riber, H J, LICengineering, Denmark; Farmer, D, Inst of Ocean Science, Canada

Distributions for Velocities of Random Waves Podgorski, K, IUPUI, USA; Rychlik, I, Sjo, E, Univ of Lund, Sweden

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Comparison of Time-Frequency Representations of Random Wave Elevation DataPowers, E J, Shin, Y J, Yi, E J, Univ of Texas at Austin, USA

Experimental Study on the Dependence of Wave Statistics Upon Wave DimensionalityYim, J Z, Lin, J G, Chou, C R, Huang, W B, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

The Typhoon Waves in Shantou Coastal Areas: Hindcasted Typhoon Waves and Their CharacteristicsLi, S H, Wang, S G, Shen, J P, South China Sea Inst of Oceanology, China

How Big are the Big Waves? Podgorski, K, IUPUI, USA; Rychlik, I, Ryden, J, Sjo, E, Univ of Lund, Sweden

21. VLFS and MOB (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Sato, C, Technological Research Assoc. of Mega-Float, JapanCo-chair: Falzarano, J M, Univ of New Orleans, USA

A Coordinated DP Control Methodology for the MOBHedrick, K, Girard, A, Kaku, B, Univ of California Berkeley, USA

Experimental Study on Dynamic Positioning Control for Semi-Submersible PlatformHyakudome, T, Nakamura, M, Kyushu Univ; Kajiwara, H, Kyushu Inst of Technology; Koterayama, W, Kyushu Univ, Japan

Optimum Allocation for Multiple ThrustersWebster, W C, Deshpande, A R, Sousa, J, Univ of California Berkeley, USA

Analytical Performance Study of Suction PilesBang, S, Cho, Y, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA

A Method of Structural Analyses for Mega-Float

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Subject to Hydro-Elastic Deflection in WavesInoue, K, Nagata, S, Hitachi Zosen Corp, Japan

Comparison of RMFC and FEA Models for the Wave-Induced Response of Multi-Module MOBsRiggs, H R, Ertekin, R C, Univ of Hawaii; Mills, T R J, McDermott Engineering Houston, USA

A Consideration on Dispersion Relation and Dynamic Response of VLFS in Regular WavesTsubogo, T, Okada, H, Osaka Prefecture Univ, Japan

MOB Transit Draft Dynamics and StabilityFalzarano, J, Kaylan, U, Rodrigue, W, Vassilev, R, Univ of New Orleans; Palo, P, Choiu, R, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center; Kriebel, D, US Naval Academy, USA

22. TUBULAR STRUCTURES III (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Batz

Chair: Puthli, R, Karlsruhe Univ, GermanyCo-chair: Makino, Y, Kumamoto Univ, Japan

Residual Fatigue Life Predictions Under Mixed Mode Loads in Offshore StructuresYu, X B, Abel, A, Univ of Sydney, Australia

SCF Equations for Fatigue Design of Multiplanar Tubular XT-JointsChiew, S P, Soh, C K, Wu, N W, Nanyang Technological Univ, Singapore

Multiaxial Fatigue Life Prediction of Metallic Structures from Spectral DataPitoiset, X, Preumont, A, Piefort, V, Univ Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

Fracture from Fatigue Cracks Installed at Weld Toes of Plate-to-Plate T-JointsIwashita, T, Azuma, K, Makino, Y, Kumamoto Univ; Kurobane, Y, Kumamoto Inst of Technology, Japan

Fatigue Strength of Nailed Tubular ConnectionsKosteski, N, Packer, J A, van Wingerde, A M, Univ of Toronto, Canada

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Application of Finite Element Analysis in Shakedown Analysis of CHS JointsDale, K, Zhao, X L, Grundy, P, Monash Univ, Australia

23. SOIL CONSOLIDATION (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Das, B M, California State Univ., USACo-chair: Nabeshima, Y, Osaka Univ., Japan

Modified Consolidation Test ApparatusTuncan, A, Tuncan, M, Guney, Y, Anadolu Univ, Turkey

New Approach for Determination of Coefficient of Permeability, k for Normally Consolidated Kaolinite ClayTuncan, M, Guney, Y, Tuncan, A, Anadolu Univ, Turkey

The Analysis of Constant Rate of Strain Consolidation TestsChin, Y P, Sheu, G Y, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

Technical Problems in the One-Dimensional Consolidation of Cohesive Soils Under Varying TemperatureShimizu, M, Tottori Univ, Japan

A Neural Network Expert System Developed for Predicting the Ground Settlement and Damage Assessment of Adjacent Structures Due to Tunnel ExcavationKim, C Y, Bae, G J, Hong, S W, Korea Inst of Construction Technology; Moon, H K, Hanyang Univ; Oh, M R, Samsung Corp, Korea

24. COLLISION/IMPACT/DAMAGE I (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Ouessant

Chair: Arai, M, Yokohama National Univ, Japan

Estimation of Proportion of ImpactsCalabrese, M, Universita di Napoli Federico II, Italy

Numerical Prediction of Slamming Loads Acting on Three Dimensional Catamaran Sections

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Gatiganti, R M, Varyani, K S, Univ of Glasgow, UK; Gerigk, M, Technical Univ of Gdansk, Poland

A Simple Model for Force and Stress Prediction in Water Entry of Elastic Structure VS Fully Numerical ComputationsCarcaterra, A, Ciappi, E, Iafrati, A, Campana, E F, INSEAN, Italy

Experimental Study on the Collision Strength of VLCC Side StructuresLee, T K, Kim, J D, Chun, T B, Shin, B C, Korea Inst of Machinery & Materials, Korea

A Proposal of a New Launch System of Free-Fall LifeboatsArai, M, Okazaki, K, Yokohama National Univ, Japan

25. RISERS/MOORING/CABLE MECHANICS III (V. 2)

Tuesday June 1 08:00 Groix

Chair: Martins, C A, Univ of Sao Paulo, BrazilCo-chair: Song, R, Halliburton as, Norway

Active Control of Longitudinal Vibration and Axial Stress Caused in Pipe String for Mining Manganese Nodules in Deep SeaKobayashi, Y, Obinata, G, Aso, K, Akita Univ, Japan

Influence of Transported Fluid on Behavior of an Extensible Flexible Riser/PipeChucheepsakul, S, King Mongkut's Univ of Technology, Thailand; Huang, T, Univ of Texas at Arlington, USA

3-D Numerical Analysis of a Long Slender Marine Structures Under Combined Axial and Lateral ExcitationsPark, H I, Jung, D H, Korea Maritime Univ, Korea

Dynamic Analysis of Deep Seawater RisersOtsuka, K, Bando, A, Ikeda, Y, Osaka Prefecture Univ, Japan

Parametric Analysis of Steel Catenary Risers Under Extreme Loads

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Martins, C A, Harada, C A N, Costa, A B, Univ of Sao Paulo; Silva, R M C, Petrobras, Brazil

Parametric Analysis of Steel Catenary Risers: Fatigue Behavior Near the Touchdown PointMartins, C A, Costa, A B, Harada, C A N, Univ of Sao Paulo; Silva, R M C, Petrobras, Brazil

26. RELIABILITY, RISK AND SAFETY III (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Molène

Chair: Yao, T, Hiroshima Univ., JapanCo-chair: Louca, L A, Imperial College, UK

Uncertainties in the Response of Offshore Structures to Explosion LoadingCorr, B, BP Exploration, UK

Designing Gas Detection Systems for Offshore Installations Using CFD ModelsAraujo, M S, Salomao, W, Petrobras; Mendes, M F, Mansur, W, MTL Engenharia, Brazil

Fire Numerical Simulations in Engineering Design of Offshore PlatformsMorin, G, Bureau, J M, Dufrene, L, PRINCIPIA R.D.; Naudin, J C, Alessandrini, V, TECHNIP Geoproduction, France

10 Years of Computational Fire Simulation at Offshore Installations: Results, Benefits and New DevelopmentsAraujo, M S, Rodriguez, S H, Petrobras; Mendes, M F, Mansur, W, MTL Engenharia, Brazil

Deformation and Failure of Corrugated Firewalls Under Blast LoadingLouca, L A, Imperial College; Martland, R, Health and Safety Executive; Campbell, D, BG Technology, UK

27. UNDERWATER VEHICLES III (V. 2)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Bréhat

Chair: Momma, H, JAMSTEC, Yokosuka, JapanCo-chair:William, N, Oceaneering, Aberdeen, UK

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Visual and Acoustic Terrain Based NavigationObderbecke, J, Rigaud, V, Sistiaga, M, Ifremer, France

Successive Learning Track-Keeping Control (SLTC) Algorithm for Seafloor VehicleQi, T, Chung, J S, Colorado School of Mines, USA

Obstacle Avoidance with Scanning Sonar for Bottom NavigationConte, G, Zanoli, S M, Univ of Ancona, Italy

The Sirene Free Swimming Vehicle for the Management of Benthic StationsRigaud, V, Semac, D, Drogou, M, Obderbecke, J, Marfia, C, IFREMER, France

Underwater Operation for Complex Deep Seafloor Observatory Using Demission Submarine CableKawaguchi, K, Iwase, R, Momma, H, Japan Marine Science & Technology Center, Japan

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Inspection of Submarine CablesKojima, J, Kato, Y, Asakawa, K, KDD R&D Labs; Kato, N, Tokai Univ, Japan

28. HYDRODYNAMICS: Waves (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 08:00 Salon

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Chair: Hiraishi, T, Port and Harbour Research Inst., JapanCo-chair: Sarmento, A J N A, Lisbon Technical Univ., Portugal

Three-Dimensional Wave-Wave Interactions in Deep WaterLin, R Q, David Taylor Model Basin; Su, M Y, Naval Research Laboratory, USA

Continuous Change of Wave Direction in Dual-Face Wave GeneratorHiraishi, T, Hirayama, K, Maruyama, H, Port and Harbour Research Inst; Takayama, T, Kyoto Univ; Hosotani, N, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Japan

Mathematical Simulation of Long-Wave

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Hydrodynamics Processes in the Kara Sea Based on the Three-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of Tide and Wind CurrentsArkhipov, B V, Solbakov, V V, Tsvetsinsky, A S, EPS Eco-System, Russia

Effect of Surface Tension on Wave Characteristics Past a Porous BarrierSahoo, T, Chan, A T, Chwang, A T, Univ of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

On the Excitation of Edge WavesLin, R Q, David Taylor Model Basin, USA; Perrie, W, Bedford Inst of Oceanography, Canada

A Finite Element Procedure for 3D Incompressible Free-Surface Flow Distributed by Advancing BodiesChen, T, Chwang, A T, Univ of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

On Irregular Frequencies in Wave Radiation Solutions Using Dual Boundary Element MethodChen, J T, Chen, I L, Liang, M T, Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

29. METOCEAN II: Waves II (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Sein

Chair: Power, E, Univ of Texas at Austin, USA

Analysis of Sequency Spectra for Random Sea WavesSun, F, Wang, W, Ocean Univ of Qingdao, China

Operational Wave Prediction in the Coastal ShelfAlbiach, J C C, Lahoz, M G, Fanjul, E A, Ente Publico Puertos del Estado, Spain

Experimental Study on the Distributions of Wave PhasesLin, J G, Yim, J Z, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

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How to Recontruct Contaminated Data with ApplicationsBrodtkorb, P A, Myrhaug, D, Rue, H, Norwegian Univ of Science and Technology, Norway

Wave Buoy and Pressure Measurements Facing the Wave NonlinearitiesPrevosto, M, IFREMER, France

Nonlinear Aspects of Shallow Water Wave Dynamics Using the Inverse Scattering Transform: Applications to Remotely Sensed and in situ Hurricane Wave DataOsborne, A R, Onorato, M, Serio, M, Bergamasco, L, Univ of Torino, Italy

Time-Domain Model Representations of Standard Wind Gust SpectraKaasen, K E, MARINTEK, Norway

30. REMOTE SENSING & ENVIRONMENT (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Les Glénan

Chair: Jenkins, A D, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Norway

Co-chair: Liu, A K, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA

Water Quality Modeling of Eutrophied Water Bodies of the Coastal ZoneStolberg, F V, Kharkov State Academy, Ukraine

Environmental Atlas of the White SeaLukanin, V V, Petrozavodsk State Univ, Russia; Dahle, S, Akvaplan-niva AS, Norway; Toivonen, N R, Petrozavodsk State Univ, Russia; Larsen, L-H, Akvaplan-niva AS, Norway; Bambulyak, A, Karelian Barents Centre, Russia; Goodwin, H, Akvaplan-niva AS, Norway

Use of RADARSAT SARA Data in Ice Management and Planning of Russian Arctic Offshore OperationsSandven, S, Johannessen, O M, Petterson, L H, Kloster, K, Dalen, O, Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Norway; Bobylev, L P, Melentyev, V V, Alexandrov, V, Nansen International Environmental and Remote Sensing Center, Russia

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On Slowly-Drifting Corrugated Sea IceWeber, J E, Debemard, J, Univ of Oslo, Norway

The Influence of Horizontally Inhomogeneous Surface of the Sea Covered by Ice Floes on the Air-Sea Exchange by Momentum, Heat and MoistureYegorov, K L, Sherbo, N, Russian State Hydrometeorological Univ, Russia

Applications of Satellite Data for Coast MonitoringLiu, A K, Wu, S Y, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, USA

Volterra Model for the Study of Wave Current Interaction as Described by the Action Balance EquationInglada, J, Garello, R, Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications de Bretagne, France

Mesoscale Features of Wind Field in the Coastal Zone as Viewed by Radar from Satellite "SICH-1"Kudryavtsev, V, Malinovskii, V, Marine Hydrophysical Inst, Ukraine; Makin, V, Royal Meteorological Inst, The Netherlands

Interaction of Waves, Currents and Turbulence in the OceanBakhanov, V V, Kazakov, V I, Talanov, V I, Troitskaya, Y U, Inst of Applied Physics, Russia

Modulation of Short Surface Waves Riding on a Swell Wave Under the Turbulent Wind Effect of the Growth Rate ModulationTroitskaya, Y U, Inst of Applied Physics, Rusia

31. ENVIRONMENTS & DATABASE I (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Batz

Chair: Sayed, M, National Research Council, CanadaCo-chair: Tsvetsinsky, A S, Eco-System, Russia

Deep-Sea Environment and Its Impact ExperimentYamazaki, T, National Inst for Resources and Environment; Kajitani, Y, Metal Mining Agency of Japan, Japan

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In-Situ Chemical Oxidation of Organic Contaminants for Protecting and Preserving a Coastal ZoneChan, D B, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Investigating the Effect of Seasonal Plant Growth and Development in 3-Dimensional Atmospheric SimulationsTsvetsinskaya, E, NCAR/Univ of Nebraska; Mearns, L O, NCAR; Easterling, W E, Penn State Univ; Giorgi, F, NCAR, USA

Formation of Oil Drops Discharged Underwater Song, M S, Hong-Ik Univ, Korea

Development of a Database Characterising Waste Released from Drilling OperationsCarles, L J, Bryden, I G, Oyeneyin, M B, Robert Gordon Univ, UK

Digital Image Investigation on the Near Field Behavior of Offshore Drilling DischargeShiau, B S, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

32. SOIL DYNAMICS (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Belle-Ile

Chair: Tanaka, Y, Kobe Univ., JapanCo-chair: Chun, B S, Hanyang Univ., Korea

Liquefaction of Silt-Clay MixturesPrakash, S, Guo, T, Univ of Missouri-Rolla, USA

A Random-Walk Model for Pore Pressure in Marine SoilsSumer, B M, Cheng, N S, Technical Univ of Denmark, Denmark

The Dynamic Properties and Steady State Behavior of a Marine Sand Under Overconsolidated StateChen, Y C, National Taiwan Univ of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China

Undrained Cyclic Shear Behaviour of Over

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Consolidated Clay Subjected to Initial Static Shear StressSugiyama, M, Tokai Univ; Hyodo, M, Yamaguchi Univ; Yamamoto, Y, Mitsui Construction; Hujii, T, Fukken Co, Japan

Dynamic Shear Behavior Degradation of Saturated Clays and Physical FactorsMatsui, T, Nabeshima, Y, El-Mesmary, M A, Osaka Univ, Japan

33. COLLISION/IMPACT/DAMAGE II (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Ouessant

Chair: Ueda,Y, Kinki University, JapanCo-chair: Carcaterra, A, INSEAN, Italy

Impact Load of a Supply VesselWang, G, American Bureau of Shipping; Ohtsubo, H, Univ of Tokyo, Japan

Non-Linear and Redundancy Approach for Analysing Offshore Steel Structures During Ship ImpactWan Mahmood, W A M, Mara Inst of Technology; Embong, M B, Protek Engineers, Malaysia

Dynamic Characteristics of New Material Protective Device for Ship CollisionShoji, K, Mita, S, Takabayashi, T, Tokyo Univ of Mercantile; Nonomura, C, Toyobo Co, Japan

Damage Analysis of Super Large Floating Structure in Airplane CollisionMuragishi, O, Kawasaki, T, Yoshikawa, T, Kada, K, Fujita, T, Kohsaka, A, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan

A Numerical Simulation Method of Dynamic Response for Marine Structures Under an Explosive LoadShibue, T, IHI, Japan

34. RISERS/MOORING/CABLE MECHANICS IV (V. 2)

Tuesday June 1 10:45 Groix

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Chair: Triantafyllou, M S, M.I.T., USA

Numerical Simulation of the Collision of Drilling Risers with Mooring Lines in Offshore Oil ExploitationSenra, S F, Jacob, B P, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Investigation into Three Mooring Line-Seabed Interaction Models for Frequency-Domain Mooring Line Dynamic AnalysisWu, S, Aker Engineering, USA

Mooring System Damping Evaluation Using Maximum Entropy Spectral AnalysisRaposo, C V, Bureau Veritas; Lopes, T A P, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Dynamic Analysis of SPM System in Deep Water: Two Bodies ApproachFucatu, C H, Nishimoto, K, Univ of Sao Paulo; Masetti, I Q, Petrobras; Brinati, H L, Univ of Sao Paulo, Brazil

A Statistical Linearized Model of Cables Dynamics for Offshore Engineering ApplicationsCulla, A, Carcaterra, A, INSEAN, Italy

Comparison of Numerical Methods for Predicting the Dynamic Behavior of Mooring LinesChatjigeorgiou, I K, Mavrakos, S A, National Technical Univ of Athens, Greece

35. COMPOSITE MATERIALS I (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Molène

Chair: Dutta, P K, USACRREL, USACo-Chair: Knapp, R H, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA

An Experimental Study on the Vibration Characteristics of FRP Sandwich Plate and Steel Plate with Same StrengthSon, C Y, Jeong, C K, Inha Univ, Korea

Composite Structures Health MonitoringYalcintas, M, Univ of Hawaii, USA

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Finite Element Modeling of Passive and Active Vibration Control of Multilayered Plates Using PiezoceramicsGakwaya, A, Dammak, F, Fournet, M, Laval Univ, Canada

Measurement of Stress Intensity Factor for Orthotropic CFRP Laminate Material by the Method of CausticsMasayuki, S, Maizuru National College of Technology, Japan

A New Concept for Smart Composite Pressure VesselsKnapp, R H, Univ of Hawaii, USA

36. UNDERWATER VEHICLES IV (V. 2)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Bréhat

Chair: Tarn, T J, Washington Univ, USA

Nonholonomic Analysis and Control for Underactuated Underwater Robotic VehiclesTarn, T J, Yang, S P, Washington Univ, USA

Mission Planning and Navigation for a Long Range UUVLemaire, J, Barrouil, C, Devie, F, Groupe d'Etudes Sous-Marines de l'Atlantique, France

Experimental Platform for ROV/AUV Field Sea Trials and AUV Research ProgrammeLemaire, J, Devie, F, Mailfert, G, Toumelin, N, Groupe d'Etudes Sous-Marines de l'Atlantique, France

Self-Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Control for Autonomous Underwater VehiclesWang, J S, Lee, C S G, Purdue Univ; Yuh, J K, Univ of Hawaii, USA

The Effect of Tether Drag on Speed Control of an Underwater Flight VehicleMerry, S L, DERA Haslar; Lea, R K, Allen, R, Univ of Southampton, UK

Dynamics and Control of a Towed Vehicle in Transient Mode

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Yokobiki, T, Ohe, H, Nakamura, M, Koterayama, W, Kyushu Univ, Japan

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP

starts at the end of paper presentations.Everybody interested in this topic is welcome.

Chair: Caplan, N, National Science Foundation, USACo-chair: to be named, France

37. HYDRODYNAMICS: Dynamics I (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 10:45 Salon

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Chair: Vassalos, D, Univ. of Strathclyde, UKCo-chair: Molin, B, ESIM, France

An Experimental Study of the Nonlinear Dynamics of Floating CranesClauss, G F, Vannahme, M, Berlin Univ of Technology, Germany

Nonlinear Air-Gap System Identification from Model TestsStansberg, C T, MARINTEK, Norway

On the Mathematical Modelling of Roll Motion of a Ship with a ListD'Este, F, Contento, G, Univ of Trieste, Italy

Vessel/Platform Nonlinear Dynamics in a Realistic (Random) SeawayVishnubhotla, S, Falzarano, J, Vakakis, A, Univ of New Orleans/Univ of Illinois, USA

Floating Body Dynamics in Damping WavesNakamura, T, Ehime Univ, Japan

A Study on Numerical Simulation Methods to Reproduce Long Period Ship MotionsShiraishi, S, Port and Harbour Research Inst; Kubo, M, Kobe Univ of Mercantile Marine; Sakakibara, S, The Yokohama Rubber Co; Sasa, K, Yusen Marine Science, Japan

Ship Motion with Water Inside Compartments Due

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to DamageRoby, K, Cochin Univ of Science & Technology, India; Ikeda, Y, Osaka Prefecture Univ, Japan

Plenary Presentation III (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 13:20 Amphithé

âtreResearch on Hydroelastic Responses of VLFS: Recent Progress and Future WorkKashiwagi, M, Kyushu Univ, JapanIntroduction by Koterayama, W, Kyushu Univ., Japan

Plenary Presentation IV (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 13:20 SeinVariability and Trends in the Wave Climate of the North Atlantic: A ReviewCarter, D J T, Satellite Observing Systems, UKIntroduction by Prevosto, M, Ifremer, France

38. METOCEAN III: Sea State I (V. 3)Tuesday June 1 14:00 Sein

Chair: Krogstad, H E, NTNU, Norway

Directional Distributions in Wave SpectraKrogstad, H E, NTNU; Barstow, S F, OCEANOR, Norway

Comparative Evaluation of Directional Wave Analysis Techniques Applied to Field MeasurementsBenoit, M, EDF-LNH; Goasguen, G, STNMTE, France

Extreme Water Level from Joint Distributions of Tide, Surge and Crests: A Case StudyOlagnon, M, IFREMER, France

Deck Height Estimates from Joint Probability Analysis of Wave Crest, Surge and Tide in North

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Sea StormsPitt, E G, Applied Wave Research; Daruvala, J, Metoc plc, UK; Bole, J B, Driver, D B, Amoco Corp, USA

On Calculation of Design Water Level by Multi-Dimensional Joint DistributionWang, C, Tianjina Univ; Liu, D F, Ocean Univ of Qingdao, China

Statistics of Heavy Weather Actual Ocean Wave Data in North Sea and Japan Sea with Reference to Abnormal WavesTomita, H, Sawada, H, Ship Research Inst, Japan

39. RISERS/MOORING/CABLE MECHANICS V (V. 2)

Tuesday June 1 14:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Lim, F, H2 Offshore Engineering Ltd., UK

Detail Investigation on Riser FatigueKim, K S, Jo, C H, Inha Univ, Korea

Modeling Cable Pay-OutZueck, R F, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Full-Scale Dynamic Measurements of a Shallow-Water Oceanographic Surfacce MooringGrosenbaugh, M A, Gobat, J I, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA

A Simplified Method to Estimate Mooring Loads on Single Point Mooring SystemsWang, S, Menon, B, Ronning, L, ABS Americas, USA

Surging Motions of a Towed Undersea Cable PlowBurgess, J J, General Dynamics Advanced Technology System, USA

Bending of Cables Considering Internal FrictionKnapp, R H, Univ of Hawaii, USA

40. ENVIRONMENTS & DATABASE II (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 14:00 Batz

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Chair: Kyozuka, Y, Kyushu Univ., Japan

Atmospheric and Hydrological Processes Causing Interannual Variability of Ice Free Period Duration in the Baydaratskaya BayKryjov, V N, Toujilkine, V S, Simyurin, Y N, EPS Eco-System, Russia

On the Promotion of Tidal Exchange of an Enclosed Coastal SeaKyozuka, Y, Shima, T, Kyushu Univ, Japan

In-Situ Anaerobic Bioremediation of Fuel Contaminated Ground WaterLebron, C A, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Dispersion of Casey Station Wastewaters in Shannon Bay, AntarcticaMorris, C E, Univ of Wollongong; Tate, P, Cathers, B, Univ of New South Wales, Australia

Information-Analytical System on the Black Sea Environmental ConditionsTsvetsinsky, A S, Toujilkine, V S, EPS Eco-System; Mikhailov, N N, VNIIGMI-MCD, Russia

41. SOIL LIQUEFACTION (V. 1)Tuesday June 1 14:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Chin, Y-P, National Cheng Kung Univ., ChinaCo-chair: Cayocca, F, Ifremer; France

Effect of Principal Stress Direction on Undrained Cyclic Shear Behaviour of Dense SandSato, K, Yoshida, N, Fukuoka Univ, Japan

Cyclic Loading Behaviour of Fine-Grained Calcareous Soil: Effect of Mean and Cyclic Stress LevelsMao, X Y, Fahey, M, Randolph, M, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Elasto-Plastic Behavior of Sandy Seabed to Standing Wave LoadingNoorzad, A, Poorooshasb, H B, Concordia Univ, Canada

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Liquefaction Properties of Well Graded Coarse Fill MaterialsTanaka, Y, Kobe Univ, Japan

Mine Burial Due to Wave Induced LiquefactionBrandes, H, Univ of Hawaii, USA

42. COMPOSITE MATERIALS II (V. 4)Tuesday June 1 14:00 Molène

Chair: Knapp, R H, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USACo-chair: Sim, S B, Pukyoung National University, Korea

On the Transitions of Secant Moduli of GFRP Laminate for Ship StructureChiaki, S, Sakurai, A, Ship Research Inst, Japan

Prestressing Losses in Lightweight Concrete MembersSong, Y P, Zhang Y K, Dalian Univ of Technology, China

Composite FRP Grid Reinforcement for ConcreteDutta, P K, USACRREL, USA

Material Characterization of Anisotropic Porous Materials from the UkraineClark, J H, Pacifico, G, Fennell, W, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, USA

Measurement of Stress Intensity Factor for Orthotropic CFRP Laminate Material by the Method of CausticsShozu, M, Maizuru National College of Technology, Japan

TUESDAYConference Tour

Planned for Tuesday Afternoon, June 1

Reservation must be made on Monday, May 31 at the Conference Reservation Desk.

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• Océanopolis Aquarium, the Marine science discovery center which welcomes 300,000 visitors every year, or

• National Botanical Gardens, which collects, grows and displays rare and endangered species of plants from all over the world, with the largest collection of protected plants in Europe.

43. METOCEAN IV: Sea State II (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Sein

Chair: Stansberg, C T, MARINTEK; Norway

Long-Term Comparison of ERS, TOPEX and POSEIDON Altimeter Wind and Wave MeasurementsQueffeulou, P, Ifremer, Fance

Duration Characteristics of Storm and of Calm Weather Periods over the North Western Siberian ShelfKryjov, V N, EPS Eco-System, Russia

A Steady-State Shallow-Water Spectral Wave Model Based on Unstructured Spatial MeshingMarcos, F, Benoit, M, EDF-LNH, France

Sensitivity Analysis on the Transfer of the Offshore Wave Conditions to a Coastal LocationSclavo, M, Cavaleri, L, ISDGM, Italy

WaMoS II: A Radar Based Wave and Current Monitoring SystemReichert, K, Ocean SensWare, Germany; Nieto Borge, J C, Puertos del Estado, Spain; Hessner, K, Ocean SensWare; Dittmer, J, GKSS Technologiezentrum, Germany

Sea State Measurements in the Ross Sea, Based on Ship MotionsTedeschi, R, Univ of Genova, Italy

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A Database to Collect and to Perpetuate the in situ Sea State Measurements Realized in the French Coastal ZoneGoasguen, G, L'Her, J, STNMTE, France

44. OFFSHORE I: Systems and Design I (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Choo, Y S, National Univ of Singapore, SingaporeCo-chair: Ferrante, A J, TSO s.r.l., Italy

Upgrading of a Semi-Submersible Platform to a Dynamically Positioned Drilling Unit to Operate in 2500m Water DepthBardanachvili, C A, dos Santos, A B, Voronoff, A, Pitta, A S, Campos, L A, PETROBRAS, Brazil

Design Analysis of Offshore Stabbing GuideJeong, T J, Woo, B K, Jo, C H, Hong, S K, Inha Univ, Korea

Mechanics Analysis of Dispersal Droplets in HydrocyclonesJiang, M H, Zhao, L X, Li, F, Hoo, W, Daqing Petroleum Inst; Zhao, D, Li, C, Daqing Petroleum Administration Bureau, China

Visualization of Simulations of Porous Media Flows in Oil Reservoirs Using of Virtual Reality TechniquesSantos, C L N, Mello, L F N, Cunha, G G, Landau, L, Garcia, E L M, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Characteristics Study of Hydrocyclone Used for Separating Polymer-Flood Produced-WaterHe, J, Wang, Z, Zhao, L, Daqing Petroleum Inst; Chen, L, Zhou, F, Daqing Petroleum Administration Bureau, China

Development of a Computational Tool for Oil Fields Exploitation Feasibility Assessment Using Tension Leg PlatformsBarranco-Cicilia, F, Silva-Ballesteros, J, Munoz-Espinosa, J D, Cortes-Salas, C, Instituto Mexicano del

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Petroleo, Mexico

45. POLAR I: JOIA Projects (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Batz

Chair: Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ., JapanCo-chair: Bekker, A T, Far Eastern State Tech. Univ., Russia

Study on Ice Load Acting on Marine Structures - Interim Report of JOIA ProjectKato, K, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Ind; Kamesaki, K, NKK Corp; Akagawa, S, Shimizu Corp; Takeuchi, T, Hachinohe Inst of Technology; Kawasaki, T, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries; Nakazawa, N, Forest Works; Kurokawa, A, Japan Ocean Industries Association, Japan

Maximum 6-m-wide Field Ice Indentation Tests with Servo-Controlled Power System and 2-D Pressure Measurement SystemAkagawa, S, Kawamura, M, Shimizu Corp; Nakazawa, N, Forest Works; Takekuchi, T, Hachinohe Inst of Technology; Matsushita, H, Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering; Sakai, M, Taisei Corp; Terashima, T, Pacific Consultants, Japan

Medium-Scale Field Indentation Test (MSFIT) - Results of 1998 Winter TestsAkagawa, S, Kawamura, M, Takeuchi, T, Shimizu Corp; Sakai, M, Taisei Corp; Matsushita, H, Mitsui Shipbuilding & Engineering; Terashima, T, Pacific Consultants; Nakazawa, N, Forest Works; Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ; Hirayama, K, Iwate Univ, Japan

Contact Ratio in Ice/Structure Interaction Based on Statistical Generation of Ice Failure SurfaceTakeuchi, T, Akagawa, S, Shimizu Corp; Andoh, T, Shimada Construction; Honda, H, Oshima, K, Usami, N, Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

Experimental Study on Ice Sheet Strain Area in Terms of Indentation Velocity in Field Indentation TestsSakai, M, Taisei Corp; Narita, K, Nishimaki, H, Shimada Construction; Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

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Experimental Study for First Year Ridge LoadKamesaki, K, Yamauchi, Y, NKK Corp, Japan

Medium Scale Field Indentation Tests - Strength Characteritics of the Ice Sheet (First-Year Sea Ice)Matsushita, H, Takawaki, T, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding; Takeuchi, T, Shimizu Corp; Sakai, M, Taisei Corp; Terashima, T, Pacific Consultants; Honda, H, Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

46. SOIL IMPROVEMENT I (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Wong, P C, Exxon Production Research Co., USACo-chair: Allersma, H G B, TU Delft, The Netherlands

Effects of Pre-cyclic Loading on Strength Resistance and Liquefactiont Induce Settlement of Reclaimed SoilChien, L K, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

A Study on the Discharge Capacity and the Efficiency of Consolidation Drainage for the Cross Shaped Vertical DrainJang, Y S, Kim, Y W, Dongguk Univ; Kim, S S, Chungang Univ, Korea

Electrokinetic Strengthening of Marine ClaysLo, K Y, Shang, J Q, Micic, S, Univ of Western Ontario, Canada; Lee, Y N, Lee, S W, Hyundai Inst of Contruction Technology, Korea

Soil Strengthening and Mitigation of Liquefaction in Marine Foundations by Ambient Pore PressureElgamal, A W, Univ of California San Diego, USA; Adalier, K, Eastern Mediterranean Univ, Cyprus

Combined Vertical-Horizontal Loading of a Model Skirted Foundations Compared to Combined Vertical-Torsional LoadingTremain, T, Watson, P, Fahey, M, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

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47. UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS & MEASUREMENTS I (V. 4)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Ouessant

Chair: Bjorno, L, Technical Univ of Denmark, DenmarkCo-chair: Kawaguchi, K, JAMSTEC, Japan

Sampling and Measuring of Hydrothermal Fluids in the North Fiji Basin with the Newly Developed Hydro Bottom Station (HBS)Halbach, P, Koschinsky, A, Kuhn, T, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany

Seafloor Texture Classification with a Multiscale Discriminant Analysis on High Resolution Sonar ImagesCollet, C, Lemoyne, J, Borderie, E, French Naval Academy, France

Conceptual Design of an Autonomous Biogeochemical Monitoring PlatformKusakabe, M, JAMSTEC; Takatsu, N, Kawasaki Heavy Industries; Kimoto, T, Kimoto Electric; Mikasa, H, Horiba Ltd, Japan

A New Approach for Long-Term Seafloor Monitoring and Data RecoveryMomma, H, Kawaguchi, K, Iwase, R, JAMSTEC, Japan

Posidonia 6000Rybicki, F, Thomson Marconi Sonar, France

Generation of Plane Shock WavesSibony, S, Doris Engineering, France

[ more risk-related papers are listed in reliability sessions]

48. PIPELINES I: HOT PIPE (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Groix

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Chair: Moshagen, H, Statoil, NorwayCo-chair: Bruschi, R, Snamprogetti, Italy

Design Guidelines for High Temperature/High Pressure PipelinesMork, K, Collberg, L, DNV; Levold, E, Statoil, Norway; Bruschi, R, Snamprogetti, Italy

Use of Analytical Models/Formulas in Prediction of Lateral Buckling of Isolated and Interacting BucklesVerley, R, Statoil, Norway; Spinazze, M, Vitali, L, Snamprogetti, Italy

Capacity of Pipes Subjected to Internal Pressure, Axial Force and Bending Moment by F.E. ModelsVitali, L, Bruschi, R, Snamprogetti, Italy; Mork, K, DNV, Norway

Snaking of Submarine Pipelines Resting on Flat Sea Bottom Using Finite Element MethodTorselleti, E, Vitali, L, Snamprogetti, Italy; Levold, E, Statoil, Norway

A Study of the Effectiveness of Remedial Measures to Takle/Control the Development of Excessive BendingSpinazze, M, Bruschi, R, Snamprogetti, Italy; Levold, E, Statoil, Notway

49. FIBER ROPE MOORING I: Design (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Molène

Chair: Teigen, P, Statoil, Norway

The Design of Deepwater Moorings Using Fiber Rope TethersStonor, R W P, Trickey, J C, Noble Denton Europe, UK

Polyester Rope Mooring Design ConsiderationsLo, K H, XU, H, Skogsberg, L A, Shell Exploration and Production Technology, USA

Third Order Model for the Polyester Mooring Cables Dynamics

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Fernandes, A C, COPPE/UFRJ; Rossi, R R, Castro, G A, Petrobras, Brazil

The Heat Build-Up and Mechanical Property Characteristics of Polyester and Aramid RopeCasey, N, National Engineering Laboratory; Banfield, S, Tension Technology International, UK; Bindingsbo, A U, Norsk Hydro E&P Research Centre, Norway

Present Status and Future Research Requirements Related to Taut Leg Mooring SystemsTeigen, P, Tjelta, T I, Statoil, Norway

50. MATERIALS & WELDING I (V. 4)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Bréhat

Chair: Koo, K, Exxon Research & Engineering Co., USACo-chair: Huther, M, Bureau Veritas, France

Fatigue Strength of Coated Steel Plate in Sea WaterKumakura, Y, Kinki Univ; Takanashi, M, Fujii, A, Kitagawa, M, Ojima, M, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries; Kobayashi, Y, Ship Research Inst, Japan

Potential Problems in Predicting Fitness for ServiceReuter, W G, Lloyd, W R, Kenney, K, Miceli, M, INEEL, USA

X-Ray Stress Determination in a Dual Phase Stainless Steel Using the ODFEjiri, S, Hayashi, J, Sasaki, T, Kanazawa Univ; Inoue, H, Osaka Prefecture Univ; Hirose, Y, Kanazawa Univ, Japan

Measurement of Residual Stress Introduced by Grinding in Dual Phase Stainless Steel By the Method of the X-Ray Stress MeasurementHirose, H, Nanao Junior College; Sasaki, T, Kanazawa Univ, Japan

Random Fatigue Crack Propagation in Offshore Structural Steel A131 Under Ice Loading at 292KDuan, M L, Gao, Z J, China Classification Society,

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51. HYDRODYNAMICS: Dynamics II (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 08:00 Salon Iroise

Chair: Chwang, A T, Univ. of Hong Kong, Hong KongCo-chair: Ferrant, P, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Characteristics of Harbor Oscillation and Ship Motion Induced by Long Period WavesMurakami, K, Miyazaki Univ; Yoshida, A, Irie, I, Kyushu Univ, Japan

Wind Induced Dynamic Response of Offshore StructuresJang, J J, Kuo, S R, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

Response Statistics of a Moored Semisubmersible Platform in Multidirectional Waves: A Model Test StudyStansberg, C T, MARINTEK, Norway

Investigations of Harbor Oscillation Analysis for Time Domain Analysis of Moored Ship MotionsKubo, M, Kobe Univ of Mercantile Marine; Sakakibara, S, Yokohama Rubber Co, Japan

Analysis on the Fender Deformations by Moored Ship Motions Due to Wave Actions at the Ocean Facing PortShiraishi, S, Port and Harbour Research Inst; Nagamatsu, K, Umihara, T, Echo Corp, Japan

The Fractal Character of Chaotic Motion of a Structure with Nonlinear MooringKarr, D G, Murphy, P J, Univ of Michigan, USA

Primary Resonance Response of a Controlled Ocean SystemKing, P E, US Dept of Energy; Yim, S C S, Oregon State univ, USA

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52. METOCEAN V: Climatology (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Sein

Chair: Carter, D J T, Satellite Observation Systems, UKCo-chair: Kryjov, V, EPS ECO-Systems, Russia

The Climate of the Northern Hemisphere: Interconnections and ForecastingChallenor, P G, Cotton, P D, Southampton Oceanography Centre, UK

Eurowaves, a User-Friendly System for Local Wave ClimatologyAthanassoulis Gerassimos, M, National Tech Univ of Athens, Greece; Barstow, S, Oceanor, Norway; Cavaleri, L, Istituto Studio Dinamica Grandi Masse, Italy

Climate Changes of Wind Waves in the North Atlantic Over the Last Several DecadesGulev, S K, Shirshov Inst of Oceanology, Russia

A Numerical Study of High Wave Probability of Some Severe Wave ConditionsHua, J B, Royal Inst of Technology, Sweden

53. OFFSHORE II: Systems and Design II (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Les Glénan

Chair: Park, I K, Hyundai Heavy Industries, KoreaCo-chair: Wan Mahood, Wan A M, Mara Inst. of Tech., Malaysia

Smart Technology Applications in Offshore Structural Systems: Status and NeedsKanegaonkar, H B, Aker Offshore Partner, Norway

Rigging Evaluation and Selection for Lift

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Installation of StructuresChoo, Y S, Li, L, Ju, F, National Univ of Singapore, Singapore

Systematic Design Approach for Offshore Oilfield DevelopmentMorooka, C K, Galeano, Y D, State Univ of Campinas, Brazil

Evaluation of the Reliability and Cost of Dynamic Positioning SystemsKawano, A, Morishita, H M, Univ of Sao Paulo; Correa, S H S, Petrobras; Monaco, F A, Univ of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Stirling Engine Technology for Subsea InterventionReader, G T, Potter, I J, Univ of Calgary, Canada

54. POLAR II: Ice Mechanics & Forces (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Batz

Chair: Frederking, R M W, National Research Council, CanadaCo-chair: Horrigmoe, G, NORUT Teknologi, Norway

Lattice Model of Ice FailureSayed, M, Timco, G W, National Research Council, Canada

Use of Mathematical Modeling of Ice Regime for Simulating Ice Load on Sakhalin Offshore StructureBekker, A T, Far-Eastern State Technical Univ, Russia; Igor Appel, Fairweather, USA

Global Loads Due to First-Year Ice RidgesKärnä, T, VTT Building Technology, Finland; Rim, C W, Korea Inst of Machinery and Materials, Korea

Ice Pressure Distributions from First-Year Sea Ice Features Interacting with the Molikpaq in the Beaufort SeaFrederking, R, Timco, G W, National Research Council; Wright, B, B Wright and Associates, Canada

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Simulations of Ice Ridge Forces on Conical StructuresSand, B, Horrigmoe, G, NORUT Teknologi, Norway

The Brittle to Ductile Transition in Ice: A Stability of Equilibrium ApproachSun, X, Battelle Memorial Inst; Karr, D G, Univ of Michigan, USA

Experimental Study on Adfreeze Bond Strength Between Ice and Pile StructuresTerashima, T, Kawai, T, Furuya, A, Pacific Consultants; Narita, K, Shimada Construction; Usami, N, Saeki, H, Hokkaido Univ, Japan

Continuously Development of Surface in Numerical Snow Drift ModellingSundsbo, P-A, Narvik Inst of Technology, Norway

Math Model and Simulation Method for Offshore Platform Structural Vibration by Sea IceJin, W L, Song, Z G, Zhejiang Univ, China

The Investigation of Extreme Ice Loads on Ice-Resistant Platform "Molikpaq" for Sakhalin ConditionsBekker, A T, Komarova, O A, Ryazanov, A A, Far-Easten State Technical Univ, Russia

55. SOIL IMPROVEMENT II (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Belle-Ile

Chair: Bang, S C, South Dakoda School of Mines and Tech, USA

Feasibility of Waste Lime Use in Land Reclamation Projects in KoreaShin, E C, Oh, Y I, Univ of Inchon, Korea; Das, B M, California State Univ, Sacramento, USA

A Case Study on System Grouting Using ENPASOL and SINNUSChun, B S, Hanyang Univ; Chung, B H, Soletanchue Pumyang, Korea

New Generation Suction Anchors

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Haland, G, Tjelta, T I, Statoil, Norway

Deep Penetrating Anchor (DPA)Lieng, J T, GeoProbing Technology; Hove, F, Reinertsen Engineering, Norway

Calibration of Centrifuge Model Tests on Mooring LinesBang, S, Han, H, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Use of Pile as Anchor: Numerical and Physical ApproachLevacher, D, Belkhir, S, Universite de Caen, France

56. UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS & MEASUREMENTS II (V. 4)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Ouessant

Chair: Hinton, O, Univ of New Castle upon Tyne, U.K.Co-chair: Rybicki, F, Thomson Marconi Sonar, France

A Comparison of Bubble Density Spectrum Estimation Methods Employing Acoustic ResonatorsSu, M Y, Naval Resesarch Laboratory; Wesson, J C, Neptune Sciences, USA

First Results of a 3D Very High Resolution Seismic Survey Near the Present Rhone DeltaMarsset, B, Marsset, T, IFREMER, France

Optical Communication System for Expendable Fiber Optics ROV "UROV7K" SystemMurashima, T, Aoki, T, JAMSTEC; Asao, Y, Sumitomo Electric Industries; Nakajoh, H, Tsukioka, S, JAMSTEC, Japan

IMBATBrechet, D, Thomson Marconi Sonar, France

Automatic Selection of Soundings, Toward a Dynamic Method for Nautical Charts GeneralisationHuet, T, Ecole Navale de Lanveoc, France

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57. PIPELINES II: Stability (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Groix

Chair: Gresnigt, A M, Delft Univ. of Technology, The NetherlandsCo-chair: Salpekar, V Y, Engineers India Ltd., India

Controlled Lateral Buckling of Large Diameter Submarine Pipelines by Snaked Lay ConfigurationPreston, R, Drennan, F, Cameron, C, J P Kenny Ltd, UK

Critical Aspects of Shell ETAP HP/HT Pipe-in-Pipe Pipeline Design and ConstructionSahota, B, Ragupathy, P, Wilkins, R, Halliburton Brown & Root, UK

Finite-Element Simulation of Local Buckling due to Reeling Installation and InhomogeneitiesOlson, B, JP Kenny AS; Bai, Y, Stavanger Univ College; Damsleth, P A, JP Kenny AS, Norway

The Influences of a Variable Foundation and Cover Response on the Initiation of Vertical Buckling InstabilityMaschner, E A, J P Kenny Ltd, UK

Helical Buckling of Pipe-in-Pipe FlowlinesMaple, J A, J A Maple & Associates, USA

On-Bottom Stability Design of Submarine PipelinesMusito, E, Lopez, R, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo; Silva, R, UNAM; Valle, O, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, Mexico

58. FIBER ROPE MOORING II: Tests (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Molène

Chair: Davies, P, Ifremer, FranceCo-Chair: Roesset, J M, OTRC, USA

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Polyester Mooring Deployment StrategyAyers, R R, Shell; Fowler, J R, Stahl, M J, Stress Engineering, USA

Testing of Large Cables for Mooring Line ApplicationsDavies, P, Baizeau, R, IFREMER; Grosjean, F, IFP; Francois, M, Bureau Veritas, France

DeepStar Polyester Taut Leg Mooring System TestHomer, S, BHP, Australia; Fulton, T, Aker Marine Contractors, USA; Devlin, P, Texaco; Flory, J, Tension Technology International, USA

Testing of a Large Diameter Polyester Rope Offshore West AfricaFoulhoux, L, Elf Exploration Production; Davies, P, IFREMER, France

Petrobras' Experience with Polyester Fiber Rope MooringsDel Vechio, C, Petrobras, Brazil

59. MATERIALS & WELDING II (V. 4)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Bréhat

Chair: Tomita, Y, Osaka Univ., JapanCo-chair: Hirose, Y, Kanazawa Univ., Japan

Development of Residual Stresses in High Strength Low Alloy Quenched and Tempered Steel During Restrained Weld Thermal SimulationVolden, L, NTNU; Gundersen, O, Rorvik, G, SINTEF, Norway

Study on FEM Simulation of Cyclic Plastic Behavior of Face-Centered Cubic Crystal (f.c.c.) Crystalline Materials (3rd Report)Osawa, N, Tomita, Y, Hashimoto, K, Osaka Univ, Japan

A Study on the Antifouling Technique Through Sea Water Electrolysis on Structural SurfaceHuang, Y, Iwata, M, Hiroshima Univ; Usami, M, Ueda, K, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan

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The Hole Profile and Tool Wcar of BTA Deep Drilling for SUS 316 Marine Part MaterialSim, S B, Kim, C O, Kim, C K, Pukyong National Univ, Korea

Coarse Grain Measures and Limit of Applications to Worked Surface on X-Ray Stress Measurement for TiAl Intermetallic CompoundGoto, T, Sasaki, T, Kanazawa Univ; Hirose, H, Nanao Junior College, Japan

X-Ray Stress Measurement of Sintered Fe-Cr/TiN CompositesTakago, S, Sasaki, T, Hirose, Y, Kanazawa Univ, Japan

60. HYDRODYNAMICS: Dynamics III (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 10:45 Salon Iroise

Chair: Francescutto, A, Univ. of Trieste, ItalyCo-chair: Chen, X B, Bureau Veritas, France

An Experimental Verification of the Wave Drift Damping FormulaAranha, J A P, Pesce, C P, Martins, M, Univ of Sao Paulo; da Silva, S, IPT; Leite, A J P, Petrobras, Brazil

Average Wave Drift Forces Determination for Ships and Offshore Structures: Testing and CalculatingBogdanov, M N, Boroday, I K, Vilenskiy, G V, Krylov Shipbuilding Research Inst, Russia

Sloshing Pressures and Displacements in Liquid Storage TanksHamdan, F H, BOMEL Limited, UK

Shock Induced Fluid Pressures Acting on Submerged StructuresHamdan, F H, BOMEL Limited, UK

A Dynamical System Approach to the Sloshing: Experimental and Theoretical AnalysisSciortino, G, La Rocca, M, Universita degli Studi Roma III, Italy

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The Use of the Finite Element Method in the Mechanical Simulation of the Sloshing of Fuel in TanksKormi, K, Webb, D C, Leeds Metropolitan Univ, UK

Maximum Expected Force on a Large Vertical Cylinder in Random Three-Dimensional WavesArena, F, Univ of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Wave Runup and Slamming on Columns of Semisubmersible PlatformsAxelsson, H, Carlsson, M, GVA Consultants AB, Sweden

Plenary Presentation V (V. 3)Wednesday

June 2 13:20 Sein

Recent Progress in Actual Wave Measurements and Statistical ModelsKrogstad, H E, NTNU, NorwayIntroduction by Olagnon, M, Ifremer, France

61. HYDRODYNAMICS: Numerical Wave Tank I (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Sein

Chair: Tanizawa, K, Ship Research Institute, JapanCo-chair: Clément, A, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Simulation of a Self-Adaptively Controlled OWC in a Nonlinear Numerical Wave TankChatry, G, Clement, A H, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France; Sarmento, A J N A, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal

A Numerical Approach to Three-Dimensional Diffraction Problem in Non-Linear WavesSung, H G, Choi, H S, Seoul National Univ, Korea

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A Spilling Breaker Model for the Energy Absorption in a Fully Nonlinear Numerical Wave TankGrilli, S, Univ of Rhode Island, USA

Boussinesq Equation for Weakly Nonlinear Internal Wave in a Two-Fluid SystemZhang, Y G, Dalian Naval Academy, China

Numerical Model of Low Frequency Waves Dong, G H, Dalian Univ of Technology, China; Dodd, N, Hydraulics Research Wallingford, UK; Zou, Z L, Dalian Univ of Technology, China

A Method of Verification for Numerical Wave Tank ForceKim, C H, Wang, Z M, Sebastian, A, Texas A&M Univ, USA; Boo, S Y, Korea Naval Academy, Korea

62. OFFSHORE III: FPSO/TLP/SPAR Responses I (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Niedzwecki, J M, Texas A&M Univ., USA

Linear and Nonlinear Wave Loads on FPSOBlandeau, F, Francois, M, Malenica, S, Chen, X B, Bureau Veritas, France

Influence of the Wave-Current Interaction on Drift Loads in FPSOMartins, M R, Brinati, H L, Aranha, J A P, Univ of Sao Paulo; Leite, A J P, Petrobras, Brazil

The Unstable Offloading from a FPSOSphaier, S H, Fernandes, A C, Correa, S H, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

FPSO-Turret System Stability and Wave HeadingSimos, A N, Tannuri, E A, Pesce, C P, Univ of Sao Paulo; Leite, A J P, Petrobras, Brazil

Environmental Design Criteria for a TLP in

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Cyclonic ConditionsHiggins, S A, Hinwood, J B, Australia Maritime Engineering CRC, Australia

Noise and Vibration - Computational Analysis Applied to Offshore Platforms and FPSOsFranca, M A S, MTL Engenharia, Brazil

63. POLAR III: Atmospheric Icing I (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Batz

Chair: Farzaneh, M, Universite du Quebec à Chicoutimi, CanadaCo-chair: Kärnä, T, VTT Building Technology, Finland

Meteorological Conditions and Icing in a Low Stratus CloudFuchs, W, Schickel, K-P, German Military Geophysical Service, Germany

Analysis of Atmospheric Icing Events Observed at the Mount Valin Test Site During the 1995-96 SeasonDruez, J, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi; McComber, P, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Farzaneh, M, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada

Increased Lift Losses of Airfoils Protected with Anti-Icing Fluids and Submitted to Dynamic DilutionBouchard, G, Bourbonnais, M, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada

Innovative Airborne Inventory and Inspection Technology for Electric Power Line Condition Assessments in Remote Areas and Cold ClimatesOstendorp, M, EPRI, USA

Predicting Extreme Loads on a Powerline from Freezing RainstormsLu, M L, Oliver, P, Popplewell, N, Shah, A H, Univ of Manitoba, Canada

The Estimation of Transmission Line Icing at Different Sites Using a Neural Network

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McComber, P, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Druez, J, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi; De Lafontaine, J, Paradis, A, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Laflamme, J N, Hydro-Quebec, Canada

64. DEEP FOUNDATION (V. 1)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Matsui, T, Osaka Univ., JapanCo-chair: Kim, S S, Chung-Ang Univ, Korea

Innovative Temporary Foundation System for Mahogany Jackets Installation and Leveling Offshore TrinidadGreen, D, Jeanjean, P, Amoco Corp, USA

Deep Foundation for Offshore Anchor Block of Kwang-An Grand BridgePark, S Z, Pusan National Univ; Jeong, G H, Dong-A Geological Engineering, Korea; Matsui, T, Osaka Univ; Hirai, M, Obayashi Corp; Suwa, S, Osaka Soil Test Laboratory, Japan

Deformation and Settlement Analysis of Foundation in Seawalls Using DDAOh, Y N, Chien, L K, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

Seismic Behavior of a Caisson Type Quay Wall on Pile FoundationTakatani, T, Maizuru National College of Technology; Maeno, Y, Nihon Univ; Kodama, H, Kodama Concrete, Japan

The Cyclic Capacity of Suction Caisson FoundationsEl-Gharbawy, S, Delmar Systems; Olson, R, Univ of Texas at Austin, USA

Dynamic Response of a Caisson on Pile Foundation Due to Wave AttackMaeno, Y, Nihon Univ; Takatani, T, Maizuru National College of Technology; Takahashi, S, Shimosako, K, Port and Harbour Research Inst, Japan

A Limiting Aspect Ratio for Suction Caisson

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Installation in ClayHouse, A R, Borbas, M E, Randolph, M F, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

65. COASTAL ENGINEERING I: Breakwater Forces (V. 3)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Ouessant

Chair: Mizutani, N, Nagoya Univ., Japan

The Effects of Impulsive Wave Loads on the Dynamic Response of Vertical BreakwatersBenassai, E, Calabrese, M, Sorgenti degli Uberti, G, Universita di Napoli Federico II, Italy

Influence of Wave Overtopping on the Impact Force on Vertical BreakwaterTsai, C P, Yeh, D S, National Chung-Hsing Univ, Taiwan, China

Analysis of Horizontal Forces on the Vertical Walls of Perforated BreakwaterBelorgey, M, Roussset, J M, Tabet-Aoul, E H, Universite de Caen, France

Wave Force on a Vertical Wall in Directional SeasHiraishi, T, Port and Harbour Research Inst, Japan

Effect of Detached Breakwater on Wave Directionality_Example of BDZ HarbourLin, J-G, Yim, JZ, National Taiwan Ocean Univ, Taiwan, China

Dual Floating Buoy/Membrane BreakwatersKee, S T, Hyundai Inst of Construction Technology, Korea

66. PIPELINES III: Modeling & Design I (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Groix

Chair: Bai, Y, JP Kenny, Norway

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Multi-Bundle Pipeline Installation Technology Applied to Yong-Jong IslandJo, C H, Inha Univ, Korea

New Concept of Export Line for Deepwater FieldsLegras, J L, ETPM, France

Oil Transport Alternatives from the Caspian SeaGuney, D, Istanbul Technical Univ, Turkey; Gudmestad, O T, Hogskolen i Stavanger, Norway

Installation Design Through AnalysisMartinsen, M, JP Kenny AS; Bai, Y, Stavanger Univ College; Gustafsson, C, Riris, C, Damsleth, P A, JP Kenny AS, Norway

Design Considerations of High Temperature PipelinesGuijt, W, Tebodin BV, The Netherlands

67. FIBER ROPE MOORING III: WORKSHOP on Regulatory Status (V. 2)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Molène

Chair: Ward, E G, OTRC, USACo-Chair: Devlin, P, Texaco, USA

Experience and Developments in Fiber Rope Mooring CertificationFrancois, M, Bureau Veritas, France

Certification of Fibre Ropes for Offshore MooringAasland, M, Sogstad, B E, Det Norske Veritas, Norway

A Regulatory Agency's Perspective on the Use of Synthetic Fiber MooringsSmith, C, Dyhrkopp, F, US Minerals Management Service, USA

Development of API RP 2SMYam, R, ABS; Devlin, P, Texaco, USA

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Everybody interested in this topic is welcome.

Panelists:Francois, M, Bureau Veritas, FranceAasland, M, Det Norske Veritas, NorwaySmith, C, US Minerals Management Service, USAYam, R, ABS, USA

68. MATERIALS & WELDING III (V. 4)

Wednesday

June 2 14:00 Bréhat

Chair: Oh, S-K, Pukyong National Univ., KoreaCo-chair: Wegrzyn, T, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Application of Neural Network to Control of Penetration in Arc WeldingSuga, Y, Shimamura, T, Fujio, T, Keio Univ; Ogawa, K, Osaka Prefecture Univ, Japan

Study on Boundary Conditions to Calculate Thermo-Flow Field Approximatively During Line-Heating ProcessTomita, Y, Osawa, N, Hashimoto, K, Shinkai, N, Osaka Univ, Japan

Modelling of Residual Stresses in Weld Simulated Restrained C-Mn Steel SpecimensGundersen, O, Zhang, Z, SINTEF; Volden, L, NTNU, Norway

Local Thermal Effect on the Growth Rate of Fatigue CrackLin, C H, Sheu, J W, Lee, D M, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

Precipitate Effects on CGHAZ Toughness of Underwater Weld on Pipeline Steels Wang, G R, Shi, Y H, South China Univ of Technology, China

WEDNESDAY 20:00Annual Conference Banquet

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20:00 Wednesday June 2

Salons de restauration

69. HYDRODYNAMICS : Numerical Wave Tank II (V. 3)

Thursday June 3 08:00 Sein

Chair: Kim, M H, Texas A & M Univ., USACo-chair: Lalli, F, INSEAN, Italy

Estimation of Wave Drift Force by Numerical Wave TankTanizawa, K, Minami, M, Ship Research Inst; Naito, S, Osaka Univ, Japan

A Computation on Wave Damping Effects for a 3-D Body Under Regular Waves and CurrentsLee, T H, Tamkang Univ, Taiwan, China

Fully Nonlinear Diffraction of Regular Waves by a Multi-Column StructureFerrant, P, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Chimera RANS Simulation of Ship/Fender Coupling for Berthing OperationsChen, H C, Liu, T J, Texas A&M Univ; Huang, E T, Davis, D A, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Wave-Induced Response in a Rigid Porous BedHuang, C J, Chang, S H, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

Three-Dimensional Model of Waves Passing Submerged Porous StructuresLee, J F, Chen, P I, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

70. OFFSHORE IV: FPSO/TLP/SPAR Responses II (V. 1)

Thursday June 3 08:00 Les Glénan

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Chair: Sphaier, S H, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Wavelet Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic Spar ResponsesWeggel, D C, California Polytechnic State Univ; Jordan, D A, Univ of Virginia; Roesset, J M, Offshore Technology Research Center; Miksad, R W, Univ of Virginia, USA

Semi-Analytical Method for Computation of the Nonlinear Response of Spar and Multi-Legs Deep Draft FloaterMolin, B, Groupe ESIM; Le Buhan, P, Guerin, P, PRINCIPIA R.D., France

Nonlinear Coupled Time-Domain Analysis of the Response of a Spar and Its Mooring SystemChen, X H, Ye, W, Zhang, J, Texas A&M Univ, USA

Convective Cell Free Surface Modelling of a SPAR BuoyTurnock, S R, Wright, A M, Univ of Southampton, UK

Hull/Mooring Coupled Dynamic Analysis of a Truss Spar in Time DomainKim, M H, Ran, Z, Zheng, W, Texas A&M Univ, USA

71. POLAR IV: Atmospheric Icing II (V. 2)Thursday June 3 08:00 Batz

Chair: Fuchs, W, German Military Geophysical Service, GermanyCo-chair: McComber, P, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Canada

Analysis and Interpretation of Icing Rate Meter and Load Cell Measurement on the Mt. Belair Ice SiteSavadjiev, K, Farzaneh, M, Druez, J, Paradis, A, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi; McComber, P, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Canada

Development of a Device for Measuring Power Transmission Cable Rotation Under Eccentric Atmospheric Ice AccumulationVonarburg, J-J, Farzaneh, M, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi; Bordes, F, Bouillot, J, Ecole Superieure

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d'Ingenieurs d'Annecy, France

DC Flashover of Artificial Ice-Covered Insulators at Low Atmospheric PressureLi, Y, Farzaneh, M, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada; Fikke, S M, Norwegian Power Grid, Norway; Mercure, H, Institut de Recherche d'Hydro-Quebec, Canada

Morphogenetic Modelling of Wet Ice Accretions on Ground Wires as a Result of Freezing RainSzilder, K, Kitami Inst of Technology, Japan; Lozowski, E P, Univ of Alberta; Farzaneh, M, Univ du Quebec a Chicoutimi, Canada

72. PILE FOUNDATION (V. 1)Thursday June 3 08:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: O’Neill, M W, Univ. of Houston, USACo-chair: Prakash, S, Univ of Missouri-Rolla, USA

Driving Fatigue Damage Estimation for URSA TLP 96" OD PilesChan, J H-C, Conoco Inc; Doyle, E H, Shell Deepwater Development, USA

Pile Short Term Capacity in ClaysMirza, U, Kvaerner Oil & Gas, UK

Analysis of Open-Ended Piles Subjected to Multiple Hammer Blows Using a Large-Strain Finite Element ModelLiyanapathirana, D S, Deeks, A J, Randolph, M F, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Pile Foundation Analyses for Offshore Structures: A ComparisonSilvestri, V, Murias, F, Tabib, C, Ecole Polytechnique, Canada

Centrifuge and Numerical Modelling of Horizontally Loaded Suction PilesAllersma, H G B, TU Delft; Kirsten, A A, Suction Pile Technology; Brinkgreve, R B J, TU Delft; Simon, T, Catholic Univ of Louvain, The Netherlands

Characteristic Study of Negative Skin Friction on Model Pile

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Lee, K H, Yi, C T, S & Q Engineering; Lee, S, Univ of Seoul, Korea

Bearing Capacity of a Model Pile in Sand Under Different Loading RatesAl-Mhaidib, A I, King Saud Univ, Saudi Arabia

73. COASTAL ENGINEERING II: Wave-Structure Interactions (V.3)

Thursday June 3 08:00 Ouessant

Chair: Li, Y C, Dalian Univ. of Technology, China

Calibration of Hydrodynamic Simulations for Design of a Semi-Floating CaissonBouchet, R, Principaute de Monaco; Sauvage, P, Messager, J C, Deleuil, G, Doris Engineering, France

Performance of a Floating Breakwater by the Use of Wave Slamming LossNakamura, T, Ehime Univ; Kohno, T, Uemura, M, Fukken Co, Japan

Experimental Study on Deformation and Hydraulic Function of Rubble Mound BreakwaterAraki, S, Fujiwara, Y, Deguchi, I, Osaka Univ, Japan

Reflection of Water Waves by Sloping Porous StructuresChan, A T, Sahoo, T, Chwang, A T, Univ of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Internal Characteristics of Unique Breaker Type Over Submerged BreakwaterMatsumoto, K. Takikawa, K, Yamada, F, Shimazu, S, Gunma Univ, Japan

Numerical and Experimental Study of Submerged Supple Nets: Applications to Fish FarmsLe Bris, F, Marichal, D, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

74. PIPELINES IV: Modeling & Design II (V. 2)Thursday June 3 08:00 Groix

Chair: Sriskandarajah, T, Brown&Root Energy

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Services, UKCo-chair: Magda, W, Technical Univ. of Gdansk, Poland

Introduction to the Update of DNV'96, DNV OS B201; Submarine Pipeline SystemsCollberg, L, Lohne, P, DNV, Norway

DNV New Offshore Class; Recommended Pratice, Corroded Pipelines (RP-501): An IntroductionBjornoy, O H, Sigurdsson, G, Marley, M, DNV, Norway

High Strength Pipelines with High Toughness for Sophisticated Subsea Pipeline Projects for Sweet and Sour GasStreisselberger, A, Fluess, P, Bauer, J, Dillinger Huette GTS, Germany; Bennett, J, British Steel Tubes & Pipes, UK

Development of a Rupture Prediction Model for Corroded Pipelines Under Combined LoadingsWang, W, Popelar, C H, Smith, M Q, Southwest Resesarch Inst; Maple, J A, J A Maple & Associates, USA

A Finite-Element Model for In-situ Behaviour Simulation of Offshore Pipelines on Uneven Seabed Focusing On-Bottom StabilityOse, B A, JP Kenny AS; Bai, Y, Stavanger Univ College; Nystrom, P R, Damsleth, P A, JP Kenny AS, Norway

Hot Tapping on the Norwegian Continental ShelftStorkersen, S, Statoil; Sunde, T, Stolt Rockwater Joint Venture, Norway

75. OCEAN ENERGY & RESOURCES I (V. 1)Thursday June 3 08:00 Molène

Chair: Aso, K, Akita University, JapanCo-chair: Hong, S, Korea Research Institute of Ship and Ocean, Korea

Motion Analysis of a Towed Collector in Ocean Mining TestYasukawa, H, Ikegami, K, Minami, T, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan

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Axial Stress-Control of Pipe String for Mining Manganese Nodules in Deep Sea by Using Multi-Stepped PipeCui, G, Aso, K, Doki, H, Akita Univ, Japan

Determination of Safe Parameters of Mining Deposits on Shelf Applying Hydraulic Mining with HolesNiskovskiy, Y N, Niskovskaya, E V, Far Eastern State Technical Univ; Vasianovitch, A M, JSC "Primorskuhgol", Russia

Offshore Engineering for Tidal Powervan Walsum, W, Canada

Ensuring the Optimal Matching of Tidal Current Generation Systems to Local ConditionsBryden, I G, MacFarlane, D M, Robert Gordon Univ, UK

Experiments on the Characteristics of Darrieuse Turbine for the Tidal Power GenerationShiono, M, Suzuki, K, Kiho, S, Nihon Univ, Japan

76. MATERIALS & WELDING IV (V. 4)Thursday June 3 08:00 Bréhat

Chair: Suga, Y, Keio Univ., JapanCo-chair: Volden, L, NTNU; Norway

A Process Combining Shielding and Gas Cleaning in Wet Underwater WeldingScheuch, S, Creutz, M, Mewes, D, Univ of Hannover, Germany

The Classification of Metal Weld Deposits in Terms of the Amount of OxygenWegrzyn, T, Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Effect of Friction Torque on Properties of SUS304 Stainless Steel Friction Welded JointSawai, T, Osaka Sangyo Univ; Ogawa, K, Yamaguchi, H, Osaka Prefecture Univ; Tsujino, R, Osaka Inst of Technology Junior College; Suga, Y, Keio Univ, Japan

High Temperature Creep Prediction of Friction Welded Joints of Engine Exhaustive Valve Steels

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by ISM - Part IIOh, S K, Kim, S J, Pukyong National Univ, Korea

Relationship Between Dissimilar FRW and AE for Real-Time Quality Evaluation of Engine Exhaustive Valve Steel_Part IOh, S K, Kim, S J, Pukyong National Univ, Korea

Influence of Welding Condition on Strength of Aluminum Alloy to copper Friction Welded JointsOchi, H, Osaka Inst of Technology; Ogawa, K, Osaka Prefecture Univ; Yamamoto, Y, Setsunan Univ; Fujii, K, Osaka Inst of Technology; Suga, Y, Keio Univ, Japan

77. HYDRODYNAMICS: Dynamics IV (V. 3)Thursday June 3 08:00 Salon

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Chair: Kim, C H, Texas A & M Univ., USACo-chair: Nakamura, M, Kyushu Univ., Japan

The Effect of Steady Flow Potential on the Ship Motions in WavesFang, M C, Liao, P Y, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

A Method to Analyse Seakeeping Model Measurements in Time DomainGarme, K, Hua, J B, Royal Inst of Technology, Sweden

A Study on Motions in Waves and Performance of Wave Energy Absorption of Autonomous Biogeochemical Monitoring PlatformIkebuchi, T, Takasu, N, Kawasaki Heavy Industries; Koterayama, W, Kyushu Univ, Japan

Improved Free Surface Accuracy of VOF Code Using CIP MethodYamada, F, Takikawa, K, Kumamoto Univ, Japan

Nonlinear Diffraction Around Heeled Ship SectionsHuijsmans, R H M, MARIN; Westhuis, J H, Ballast, A, UT, The Netherlands

Non-Linear Time Domain Analysis of Complex Marine OperationsMorin, G, Boheas, M A, Berhault, C, PRINCIPIA R.D.,

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78. HYDRODYNAMICS : Numerical Wave Tank III (V. 3)

Thursday June 3 10:45 Sein

Chair: Rebaudengo Lando, L, Univ of Genova, ItalyCo-chair: Choi, H S, Seoul National Univ, Korea

Cross-Validation Methods for Wave Tank MeasurementsLe Boulluec, M, Maisondieu, C, Stassen, Y, IFREMER, France

New VOF-MAC Method for Simulation of Non-linear Waves Effects Using a RANS SolverMarcer, R, PRINCIPIA R.D.; Guignard, S, UTV/LSEET/CNRES, France

Vortex Generation in Water Waves propagating Over a Submerged Rectangular DikeDong, C M, Huang, C J, National Cheng Kung Univ, Taiwan, China

Evaluation of Performance of New Wave Making BasinNaito, S, Minoura, M, Osaka Univ; Sakashita, H, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries; Tanaka, K, Osaka Univ, Japan

Uncertainty Assessment in Wave Elevation MeasurementOlivieri, A, Penna, R, INSEAN, Italy

79. OFFSHORE V: FPSO/TLP/SPAR Responses III (V. 1)

Thursday June 3 10:45 Les Glénan

Chair: Sedillot, F, Doris Engineering, Paris, FranceCo-chair: Ikeda, Y, Univ. of Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Dynamic Motion of Tension Leg Platform with Wave-Large Body and Small Body Interactions

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Lee, H H, Wang, W S, Wang, P W, National Sun Yat-sen Univ, Taiwan, China

Nonlinear and Non-Gaussian Effects on TLP Tether ResponsesZou, J, Huang, E W, ABB Lummus Global Oil & Gas - America; Kim, C H, Texas A&M Univ, USA

Surge Motion of Tension Leg Platform with Underwater Net SystemLee, H H, Wang, P W, National Sun Yat-sen Univ, Taiwan, China

Active/Passive Control of Heave Motion for TLP Type Offshore PlatformAlves, R M, Batista, R C, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Nonlinear Time-Domain Analysis of Compliant Offshore Structures by a Semi-Implicit StrategyRodrigues, M V, Jacob, B P, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

80. POLAR V: Environment (V. 2)Thursday June 3 10:45 Batz

Chair: Squire, V A, Univ. of Otago, New ZealandCo-chair: Kamesaki, K, NKK Corp, Japan

Overview of a New Operational Ice ModelSayed, M, National Research Council; Carrieres, T, Canadian Ice Service, Canada

An Investigation into Spectral Isotropy in the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ)Squire, V, Univ of Otago, New Zealand

Field Observation on Wave-Ice Interaction in Okhotsk SeaDozaki, M, Sakai, S, Iwate Univ; Hayakawa, T, Hokkaido Development Bureau, Japan

Ice Formation and Hydrodynamics of the Weddell Sea, a Modelling ApproachPetit, B, Norro, A, MUMM, Belgium

Nonlinear Response of Ice Floes to Large Amplitude Water WavesDixon, T, Squire, V, Univ of Otago, New Zealand

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81. SLOPE STABILITY (V. 1)Thursday June 3 10:45 Belle-Ile

Chair: Randolph, M F, Univ. of Western Australia, AustraliaCo-chair: Pamukcu, S, Lehigh Univ., USA

Submarine Slope Failure in a Fluid Migration Environment Offshore GabonCayocca, F, Cochonat, P, Bourillet, J-F, IFREMER; Quemeneur, P, ENSG Laboratoire de Geomecanique, France

Centrifuge Model Test of the Slope of the Ariake Clay Reconsolidated Under High TemperatureOnitsuka, K, Negami, T, Saga Univ, Japan

Deformation of Sea Clay Bottom Due to Direct Dumping with Hopper Barges in Drum Centrifuge ModelMiyake, M, Yanagihata, T, Toyo Construction, Japan

Seabed Slope Processes in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico: Report of Research in ProgressSilva, A J, Bryant, W R, Sykora, G F, Bradshaw, A, Univ of Rhode Island, USA

The Effect of Soil Freezing and Thawing Behavior on the Slope StabilityTsai, K J, National Pingtung Univ of Science and Technology; Sung, Y M, Moh & Associates; Chen, S C, Public Construction Commission; Wang, H Y, National Pingtung Univ of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China

82. COASTAL ENGINEERING III: Bed Responses (V. 3)

Thursday June 3 10:45 Ouessant

Chair: Grassa, J M, Centro de Estudios de Puertos y Costas del CEDEX, Spain

Wave Damping Due to Porous Seabed EffectSun, Z C, Zhu, Z H, Dalian Univ of Technology, China

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A Boundary Layer Correction Approach on Dynamic Response of Soft Poroelastic Bed to Nonlinear Water WavesHsieh, P C, Huang, L H, Wang, T W, National Taiwan Univ, Taiwan, China

Internal Characteristics of the Turbulent Wave Boundary Layer Over Sand RipplesTakikawa, K, Kakinoki, T, Yamada, F, Kumamoto Univ, Japan

The Threshold of Sand Motion Under Random WavesGentile, R, Rebaudengo Lando, L, Scarsi, G, Univ of Genova, Italy

Performance of Silt Protector in Tidal CurrentDeguchi, I, Yasui, A, Ono, M, Osaka Univ, Japan

83. PIPELINES V: Modeling & Design III (V. 2)Thursday June 3 10:45 Groix

Chair: Maple, J A, Maple & Associates, USACo-chair: Bjørnsen, T, Det Norske Veritas, Norway

Nonlinear Vibrations of a Pipeline Under the Effect of Pressure Waves Travelling Through a Fluid InsideIlgamov, M A, Lukmanov, R L, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Stress Analysis of Damaged Submarine Pipeline Using Finite Element MethodPal, B, Salpekar, V Y, Engineers India, India

Fishing Gear Interaction on HP/HT Pipe-in-Pipe SystemsSriskandarajah, T, Ragupathy, P, Anurudran, G, Wilkins, R, Brown & Root, UK

Effect of Initial Imperfections on the Lateral Buckling of Subsea PipelinesSriskandarajah, T, Dong, S, Sribalachandran, S, Wilkins, R, Brown & Root, UK

Simulation of Ratcheting of HP/HT PipelinesYang-Nelson, Z, JP Kenny AS; Bai, Y, Stavanger Univ

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College, Norway

An Elasto-Plastic Model of Pipe-Soil Interaction for Unburied PipelinesZhang, J, Randolph, M F, Stewart, D P, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Reflection Induced by Large Pipe on an Erodible BedDulou, C, Belzons, M, Univ de Provence; Rey, V, Univ de Toulon/Var, France

84. OCEAN ENERGY & RESOURCES II (V. 1)Thursday June 3 10:45 Molène

Chair: Setoguchi, T, Saga University, Japan

Installation of the New Pendulor for the 2nd Stage Sea testWatabe, T, T-Wave Consulting Volunteer; Yokouchi, H, Kondo, H, Muroran Inst of Technology; Inoya, M, Kudo, M, Narasaki Co, Japan

Performance Studies on a Scaled Model of Backward Bent Ducted Buoy (BBDB) Type Wave Energy Converter in Regular and Random WavesPathak, A G, National Inst of Ocean Technology; Subramanian, V A, IIT, India

Development of Backward Bent Duct Buoy (BBDB)Masuda, Y, Kuboki, T, The Pacific Society, Japan; Ravindran, M, Pathak, A G, Jayashankar, V, NIOT; Subramanian, V A, IIT, India; Liang, X, Gunagzhou Inst of Ocean Technology, China

Research on Fundamental Performance of Multi-Floats Type Wave Energy Conversion SystemSaito, T, Hadano, K, Murakami, N, Yamaguchi Univ; Ozaki, T, Aoki Corp, Japan

A Study on a Wave and Wind Energy Hybrid Conversion System_Part 2: Output Characteristics of the Double Type Wave Energy ConverterMatsuoka, T, Ohmata, K, Mizutani, T, Kojima, N, Meiji Univ, Japan

Guide Vanes Effect of Wells Turbine for Wave Power Generator

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Suzuki, M, Arakawa, C, Univ of Tokyo, Japan

85. MECHANICS & ANALYSIS I (V. 4)Thursday June 3 10:45 Bréhat

Chair: Boswell, L F, City Univ., U.K.Co-chair: Son, C Y, Inha Univ, Korea

Sensitivity Analysis of the SMFM Technique for Measuring the Thickness of a Conducting PlateSadeghi, S H H, Salemi, A H, Amirkabir Univ of Technology, Iran

Ultimate Compressive Strength Prediction of Stiffened Panels by Counter-Propagation Neural Networks (CPN)Wei, D, Zhang, S K, Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ, China

Geometric and Material Nonlinear Analysis of Offshore Framed StructuresBenjamin, A C, Petrobras; Jacob, B P, Ebecken, N F F, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

Equivalent Stiffness Parameters of Truss-Core Sandwich PanelLok, T S, Cheng, Q H, Nanyang Technological Univ, Singapore

Free Vibration Analysis and Dynamic Optimization of Stiffened Plate Compared with Aluminum Honeycomb Core Sandwich PlateSon, C Y, Lim, H J, Inha Univ, Korea

86. HYDRODYNAMICS: Vortex & Vibrations I (V. 3)Thursday June 3 10:45 Salon

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Chair: Miksad, R W, Univ. of Virginia, USA

A Method for Determination of Instantaneous Frequency of Vortex BurstsHinwood, J B, Aarons, R, Monash Univ, Australia

Fluid Dynamics of Slender and Bluff Bodies in Presence of Moving Surface Boundary-Layer Control

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Modi, V J, Munshi, S R, Univ of British Columbia; Yokomizo, T, Kanto Gakuin Univ, Japan

The Simulation of the Flow About Two Side-by-Side Circular CylindersSaltara, F, Meneghini, J R, Siqueira, C L R, Univ of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Vortex Shedding Around Two Circular Cylinders of Different DiametersWang, X, Cheng, L, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Modal Decomposition of Measured Vortex Shedding Induced Response of Drilling RisersHoen, C, OffTek Sigma as; Moe, G, NTNU, Norway

Vibrations Induced by Vortex, an Experimental StudyDeleuil, G, Doris Engineering; Aulanier, J-P, OCEANIDE, France

The Effect of Internal Flow on Vortex-Induced Vibration of Marine RiserHong, N S, Kangnung National Univ, Korea

87. HYDRODYNAMICS : Numerical Wave Tank IV (V. 3)

Thursday June 3 13:00 Sein

Chair: Naito, S, Osaka Univ., JapanCo-chair: Clauss, G, Berlin Univ of Technology, Germany

Fully Nonlinear Multi-Directional Waves by a 3D Viscous Numerical Wave TankPark, J C, Kim, M H, Texas A&M Univ, USA

2D Nonlinear Diffraction Around Free Surface Piercing Body in a Viscous Numerical Wave TankGentaz, L, Alessandrini, B, Delhommeau, G, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

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NWT WORKSHOP

starts at the end of paper presentations.Everybody interested in this topic is welcome.

Chair: Tanizawa, K, Ship Research Inst; Japan

88. OFFSHORE VI: FPSO/TLP/SPAR Responses IV(V. 1)

Thursday June 3 13:00 Les Glénan

Chair: Maeda, H, Univ. of Tokyo, JapanCo-chair: Partmentier, G, Bureau Veritas, France

Integrated Vessel Motion and Mooring Analysis Applied in Hybrid Model TestingOrmberg, H, Stansberg, C T, Yttervik, R, MARINTEK; Kleiven, G, Norsk Hydro Research Centre, Norway

Experiments and Analysis with Fully Coupled Mini-TLP/Barge SystemTeigen, P, Statoil, Norway; Niedzwecki, J M, Texas A&M Univ, USA

An Experimental Study on Roll Damping for Tanker-Based FPSOPark, I K, Shin, H S, Ham, K S, Cho, J W, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Korea

Measurement of the Responses of Two Floating Production System Models in Regular and Random Waves in a Wave BasinDownie, M J, Univ of Newcastle; Graham, J M R, Imperial College, UK

Comparative Study of Numerical Simulation and the Experimental Results for a Parallely Connected FPSO and LNG in WavesInoue, Y, Yokohama National Univ, Japan; Islam, M R, BUET, Bangladesh

Experimental Investigation into Floating Vessel YawingLiu, F, Brown, D T, University College London, UK

89. POLAR VI: Operations (V. 2)

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Thursday June 3 13:00 Batz

Chair: Tunik, A L, ABS, USACo-chair: Jugie, G, IFRTP, France

The Development of Transport Problems in the Far-Eastern RegionBelchuk, I L, Administration of Primorye Territory, Russia

LC-130H Parking Curves for Operating from SkiwaysBarthelemy, J L, Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, USA

Concordia: A Technical and Logistical Italo-French Challenge for the Building of a Permanent Base Inside the Antarctic ContinentCucinotta, N, ENEA, Italy; Godon, P, Jugie, G, IFRTP, France; Zucchelli, M, ENEA, Italy

USCGC HEALY (WAGB-20): A Modern Platform to Support Polar ResesarchDupree, G, Berkson, J, US Coast Guard; Klingler, C, Osmer, S, Pond, R, SOZA and Co, USA

Adapting the Canadian Ice Regime System to Operational Ice NavigationFrederking, R, National Research Council, Canada

A Consideration on Ship Performance in Broken Ice SeaNozawa, K, Osaka Univ, Japan

Safe Speeds of Navigation in Ice as Criteria of Operational Risk and Structural RedundancyTunik, A, American Bureau of Shipping, USA

90. EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (V. 4)Thursday June 3 13:00 Belle-Ile

Chair: Kawano, K, Kagoshima Univ, Japan

Proposal of Tsunami Fission Criteria and Splitted Tsunami Pressure Formulae Based on Non-Distorted Model TestsIkeno, M, Matsuyama, M, Tanaka, H, Central Res Inst

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of Electric Power Industry, Japan

Discussion of a Different Approach of the Study and Design Earthquake Resistant Welded Metallic Structures on Offshore PlatformsBertoluzzo, G O, Venado Tuerto National Technological Univ, Argentina

Spectral Analysis of Offshore Structures Under Combined Wave and Earthquake LoadingsKaradeniz, H, Delft Univ of Technology, The Netherlands

Instability of Gravity Type Quay Wall During Earthquake with Regard to Dynamic Interaction with Backfill GroundKohama, E, Miura, K, Hokkaido Univ; Ohtsuka, N, North Japan Port Consultants; Kurita, S, Hokkaido Development Bureau; Yoshida, N, Sato Kogyo Co, Japan

Pore Water Pressure Buildup Mode in the Near-Field of Open-ended Pile During SeaquakeChoi, Y K, Kyungsung Univ; Kim, M H, Inje Univ; Nam, M S, Kyungsung Univ, Korea

Seismic Performance and Ultimate Load-Carrying Capacity of an Open Piled Marginal WharfYokota, H, Kawasaki, S, El-Bakry, H, Sugawara, R, Port and Harbour Research Inst; Takehana, N, Kobe Steel; Kawabata, N, Japanese Association for Steel Pipe Piles, Japan

Seismic Response Effects on Large Offshore PlatformKawano, K, Venkataramana, K, Kagoshima Univ, Japan

91. COASTAL ENGINEERING IV: Shallow Water Waves (V.3)

Thursday June 3 13:00 Ouessant

Chair: Yim, J Z, National Taiwan Ocean Univ., Taiwan, China

Higher Order Parabolic Models for Wave Propagation Over Uneven BottomsGrassa, J M, Centro de Estudios de Puertos Y Costas

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del CEDEX, Spain

Extended Boussinesq Equation Model for Wave Propagation on CurrentMohiuddin, M, Togashi, H, Hirayama, Y, Nagasaki Univ, Japan

Very Low Frequency Pressure Measurements at Duck, North CarolinaMeza-Conde, E, Zhang, J, Texas A&M Univ; Seymour, R J, Offshore Technology Research Center, USA

Study on Wave Refraction Model at Mitou Coast of TaiwanJuang, J T, Lin, P C, Inst of Harbour & Marine Technology, Taiwan, China

DRBEM Analysis on Wave-Induced Harbor OscillationLin, M C, National Taiwan Univ; Hsiao, S S, National Taiwan Ocean Univ; Lin, B H, Ting, C L, National Taiwan Univ, Taiwan, China

Oscillation Problems in Cesme MarineYerli, Y, Unal, A, Port Hydraulic Research Center, Turkey; Koh, R, Port Hydraulic Resesarch Center, Japan; Yuksel, Y, Yildiz Technical Univ, Turkey

A Standing Wave Solution Near Reflection WallZhang, Y G, Dalian Naval Academy, China

92. PIPELINES VI: Hydrodynamic Interactions (V. 2)

Thursday June 3 13:00 Groix

Chair: Jo, C, Inha University, KoreaCo-chair: Kamyshev, M A, VNIIST, Russia

Effect of Spoilers on Flow Around Submarine PipelinesCheng, L, Li, F, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Fatigue Due to Vortex Induced Crossflow Oscillations in Free Spanning Pipelines Supported on Elastic Soil BedKapuria, S, Salpekar, V Y, Sengupta, S, Engineers India, India

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Numerical Flow Visualization of Vortex Shedding Flow Over a Circular Cylinder Near a Plane BoundaryLei, C, Cheng, L, Kavanagh, K, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Numerical Simulation of Pipeline Local Scour with Lee-Wake EffectsLi, F, Cheng, L, Univ of Western Australia, Australia

Floatation of a Buried Submarine Pipeline Under Cyclic Loading of Water PressureMaeno, S, Okayama Univ, Japan; Magda, W, Technical Univ of Gdansk, Poland; Nago, H, Okayam Univ, Japan

Numerical Model to Predict Wave Kinematics on Submarine PipelinesMusito, E, Silva, R, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo; Horrillo, J J, UNAM; Valle, O, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, Mexico

93. OCEAN ENERGY & RESOURCES III (V. 1)Thursday June 3 13:00 Molène

Chair: White, P, Coventry Univ., UK

Reinforced Rubber Membranes for the Clam Wave EnergyDuckers, L J, Coventry Univ, UK

Study on an Impulse Turbine for Wave Energy ConversionSetoguchi, T, Takao, M, Kinoue, Y, Kaneko, K, Saga Univ, Japan; Santhakumar, S, IIT, India; Inoue, M, Kyushu Univ, Japan

A 3D Boundary Element Code for the Analysis of OWC Wave-Power PlantsBrito-Melo, A, Sarmento, A J N A, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal; Clement, A H, Delhommeau, G, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Frequency-Domain Analysis of a Variable Volume Sphere in SwaySarmento, A J N A, Luis, A M, Lopes, D B S, Instituto Superio Tecnico, Portugal

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Structural-Aerodynamic Coupling in Wells Turbine BladesCurran, R, Queen's Univ of Belfast, UK; de Visser, J A P, Rothwell, A, TU Delft, The Netherlands; Raghunathan, S, Queen's Univ of Belfast, UK

94. MECHANICS & ANALYSIS II (V. 4)Thursday June 3 13:00 Bréhat

Chair: Huang, T, Univ. of Texas, USACo-chair: Chucheepsakul, S, King Mongkut's Univ of Tech, Thailand

Fundamental Study on Damping Matrix by Fluid Viscosity for Vibration Analysis of Floating StructuresFunaki, T, Hayashi, S, Osaka Univ, Japan

Fundamental Study on the Optimization Method for Vibration Level (Development of the Optimization Method for Vibration in a Supersturcture)Funaki, T, Hayashi, S, Mukherjee, S, Izumi, N, Osaka Univ, Japan

Beam-Like Ship Vibration Analysis in Consideration of Fluid-Structure InteractionSon, C Y, Kim, Y B, Lee, S, Inha Univ, Korea

Hydroelastic Analysis of Ship Hulls with Large Deck OpeningsYe, W, American Bureau of Shipping; Zhang, J, Texas A&M Univ; Lu, X, McDermott Engineering Houston, USA

95. HYDRODYNAMICS: Vortex & Vibrations II (V. 3)Thursday June 3 13:00 Salon

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Chair: Modi, V J, Univ. of British Columbia, CanadaCo-chair: Cheng, L, Univ. of Western Australia, Australia

Parametrical Analysis of Square Cylinder with Splitter Plate Using Numerical Simulation

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Siqueira, C L R, Meneghini, J R, Saltara, F, Univ of Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Effects of Wires and Screens on Vortex-Induced Forces on CylindersHover, F S, Triantafyllou, M S, MIT, USA

Investigation on Vortex Induced Oscillations and Helical Strakes Effectiveness at Very high Incidence AnglesSimantiras, P, 2H Offshore Engineering, UK

Avoidance Criteria for Wind-Induced Vortex Shedding Vibrations Sjursen, K, Kvaerner Oil & Gas, Norway

Experimental Study on the Vortex-Induced Vibrations of Towed CylindersChoi, Y R, Hong, S, Korea Research Inst of Ships & Ocean Engineering; Park, Y K, Kim, Y H, KAIST, Korea

Suppression of Vortex-Induced Vibrations by Using Discrete JetsYounis, B A, Razavi, A K, City Univ, UK

Breton Night Centre d’Instruction Naval20:00 Thursday June 3

Dinner in the majectic hall of the Navy Instruction Center (Centre d’Instruction Naval), overlooking the Brest Bay, with the well-known “ Bleizi-ru ” Celtic music group and gavotte dancing. Free to the ISOPE-99 participants.

Mont Saint Michel Tour: The "Wonder of the West" (more description inside the program).Fare is 270FF/person.Coaches will depart from Le Quartz at 8:30, and return at night. The drive lasts slightly less than 3 hours.

THURSDAY 20:00

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