A comparison of 2D and 3D numerical simulations of tunnelling in soft soils
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-017-6425-z
Abstract: Abstract Tunnel excavation is a three-dimensional problem, especially in the zone close to the tunnel face. However, despite recent advances in computing resources, a full 3D numerical analysis is usually complex and requires important computational… read more here.
Keywords: soft soils; comparison numerical; tunnel; simulations tunnelling ... See more keywords
A comparison of numerical and analytical predictions of the tidal stream power resource of Massachusetts, USA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.05.003
Abstract: The coastal waters of Massachusetts, USA encompass tidal phenomena that generate flows of sufficient magnitude for commercially viable power extraction. We examine the tidal power resource of the Massachusetts coastal region with two high-resolution hydrodynamic… read more here.
Keywords: comparison numerical; resource; massachusetts usa; power ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Numerical Approaches for the Design of Mooring Systems for Wave Energy Converters
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse8070523
Abstract: This paper analyses the numerical outcome of applying three different well-known mooring design approaches to a floating wave energy converter, moored by means of four catenary lines. The approaches include: a linearized frequency domain based… read more here.
Keywords: wave energy; comparison numerical; domain approach; design mooring ... See more keywords