On a river barge type Europe B2 1740T operation limits evaluation in irregular waves

Abstract

The barge type Europe B2 1740T is designed for operation on river routes. According to the cargo loading cases, on Danube River the significant wave height limits for operation in safety conditions have to be evaluated using the dynamic criteria in irregular waves. The study covers three main loading cases, using an eigen program package DYN-OSC for dynamic analysis. A full range of wave heading angles and three speeds are considered. The dynamic criteria are formulated for heave, roll and pitch motions plus accelerations, and results the barge reference operation limits.