Tagged: finite element modelling

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Finite Element advances for Parallel Movement Fenders

Parallel Movement Fender loaded for transport

Shown here are new Parallel Movement Fenders, among 17 on their way to Singapore for installation on berthing dolphins. Each unit weighs 50 tonnes and is designed for an energy absorption of 3.2 Megajoules.

For probably the first time ever the entire fender systems were designed using Finite Element Modelling. This, and the advanced hinge and bearing technology employed, makes the fender design the most sophisticated anywhere to date.

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Friday, July 2nd, 2010

New Pivot Fenders protect Iron Ore Barges

Impression of pivot fenders and barge

QuayQuip just took innovative fender systems a step further with a US $1.75 million Pivot Fender installation, built and installed in China.

Every year the port is scheduled to handle up to 27.6 million tonnes of processed ore using 16,000dwt barges. The berth posed several design challenges: barges may impact the berthing structure over a 13m height range, and wave action on the structure could impose significant upward forces. The design had to take resonance and overturning moments into account.

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