Mechanical Vibration Analysis of Ship Hulls Using Numerical Simulation
Keywords:
Vibrations, ship hull, Abaqus, FEA, CFD, fluid–structure interaction, sustainabilityAbstract
This study investigates mechanical vibrations in ship structures using advanced numerical simulation techniques. A three-dimensional model of a tugboat hull was developed using CAD software, followed by finite element analysis (FEA) in Abaqus to evaluate stress distribution and dynamic response. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was integrated to simulate water flow around the hull and quantify the resulting hydrodynamic forces. The numerical model was validated through comparison with field data collected from Tripoli Seaport. Ultimately, this study seeks to provide a comprehensive scientific framework for vibration analysis in ships, contributing to improved structural design, reduced vibrational impacts, and enhanced environmental sustainability in marine engineering applications.
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