@inproceedings{cc844c9721054ad7bd9f04cb5b8c7663,
title = "Fluid-structure-soil interaction of a moored wave energy device",
abstract = "This paper explores the response of a wave energy device during extreme and operational conditions and the effect of this response on the geotechnical stability of the associated taut moorings. The non-hydrostatic wave-flow model SWASH is used to simulate the response of a taut-moored wave energy converter. The predicted forces acting on the mooring system are used to compute the build-up of excess pore pressures in the soil around the mooring anchor and the resulting changes in strength and capacity. An initial loss of strength is followed by a subsequent increase in capacity, associated with long-term cyclic loading and hardening due to consolidation. The analyses show how cyclic loading may actually benefit and reduce anchoring requirements for wave energy devices. It demonstrates the viability of a close interdisciplinary approach towards an optimized and cost-effective design of mooring systems, which form a significant proportion of expected capital expenditures.",
author = "Tom, {Joe G.} and Rijnsdorp, {Dirk P.} and Raffaele Ragni and White, {David J.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). All rights reserved.; ASME 2019 38th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2019 ; Conference date: 09-06-2019 Through 14-06-2019",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1115/omae2019-95419",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE",
publisher = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)",
booktitle = "Ocean Renewable Energy",
}