Abstract
It is estimated that around 10,000 containers are lost during maritime transportation every year, representing an economic loss to the liner industry. Regulations and norms used to calculate values to secure them to the ship's deck account for static loads only, neglecting more realistic conditions. This paper describes an approach to simulate a twotier scaled model of a 20-ft ISO freight container and its linking connectors, denominated twist locks, subject to a dynamical load induced by its base. To analyze this problem two methods were employed: A shaking table test and finiteelement analysis. Results of this study indicate that the numerical model built to simulate two-tier container stack dynamics is a promising tool for further studies. Moreover, the model is able to predict conditions close to real situations faced by container stacks while stored on deck.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 354-365 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Marine Science and Technology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Sep 1 |
Keywords
- Container scaled model
- Container stack dynamics
- Finite-element analysis
- Shaking table testing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oceanography
- Ocean Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering