An Investigation of an Oil Barge Explosion in Corpus Christi, TX
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DOI: 10.1007/s11668-020-01049-8
Abstract: On October 20, 2017, an articulated tug and barge carrying crude oil were preparing to get under way from anchorage when an explosion and subsequent fire occurred on the bow of the barge, killing the… read more here.
Keywords: investigation; barge; oil barge; investigation oil ... See more keywords
Impact of barge movement on phytoplankton diversity in a river: A Bayesian risk estimation framework.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113227
Abstract: The adverse effect of barge movement on the river's aquatic ecosystem is of global concern. The phytoplankton community, a bioindicator, is possibly the foremost victim of the barge movement. This study hypothesized phytoplankton diversity loss… read more here.
Keywords: phytoplankton diversity; barge; barge movement; diversity ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical investigation on coupled motion characteristics of a tunnel element suspended from a twin-barge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.01.112
Abstract: Abstract The coupled motion characteristics of a tunnel element, which is suspended from a twin-barge and moored to the seabed during the installation process, has been investigated using a 1:50 scaled model. Response characteristics are… read more here.
Keywords: motion; tunnel twin; twin barge; tunnel element ... See more keywords
Evaluation of composite crashworthy device for pier protection against barge impact
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.09.026
Abstract: Abstract Barge impact is a potential hazard to bridge piers located in navigation waterways. Pier protection against barge impact is of vital importance and thus protective structures of different types are currently extensively used in… read more here.
Keywords: crashworthy device; pier protection; barge; protection barge ... See more keywords
Performance assessment of porous baffle on liquid sloshing dynamics in a barge carrying liquid tank
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DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2020.1781746
Abstract: ABSTRACT A comprehensive experimental work is done to investigate sloshing dynamics in a partially liquid-filled baffled tank, equipped with a floating barge. An aspect ratio(hs /l, liquid depth, hs to length of tank, l) of… read more here.
Keywords: liquid; sloshing dynamics; porous baffle; barge ... See more keywords
Structural Analysis of a Barge Midship Section Considering the Still Water and Wave Load Effects
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse9010099
Abstract: Structural failures in the barge midship sections can cause operational delay, sinking, cargo loss and environmental damage. These failures can be generated by the barge and cargo weights, and wave load effects on the midships… read more here.
Keywords: midship section; barge midship; wave load; barge ... See more keywords