Abstract
The paper treats the redesign of the float structure of the Wavestar wave energy converter. Previously it was designed as a glass fiber structure, but due to cost reduction requirements a redesign has been initiated. The new float structure will be designed as a double curved Ultra High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete shell. The major challenge in the design phase has been securing sufficient stiffness of the structure while keeping the weight at a minimum. The weight/stiffness issue has been investigated by means of the finite element method, to optimize the structure regarding overall deformation and buckling resistance.©
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 26th Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics |
| Editors | Anders Logg, Kent-Andre Mardal, André Massing |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publisher | Simula Research Laboratory, Norway |
| Publication date | 2013 |
| Pages | 96-99 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-82-92593-12-7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | The Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics - Oslo, Norway Duration: 23 Oct 2013 → 25 Oct 2013 Conference number: 26 |
Conference
| Conference | The Nordic Seminar on Computational Mechanics |
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| Number | 26 |
| Country/Territory | Norway |
| City | Oslo |
| Period | 23/10/2013 → 25/10/2013 |
Keywords
- UHPFRC
- Ultra-thin double curved shell
- Linear buckling analysis