Bayesian Modeling and Mechanical Simulations for Fragility Curve Estimation of the Mooring System of Marine Hydrokinetic Devices
Published in Applied Ocean Research , 2024
Recommended citation: de Faria, V.A.D., Jamaleddin, N., de Queiroz, A.R., & Gabr, M. (2024). Bayesian modeling and mechanical simulations for fragility curve estimation of the mooring system of marine hydrokinetic devices. Applied Ocean Research, 153, 104243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2024.104243
Our proposed modeling framework uses acoustic Doppler current profiler measurements from a site located off the North Carolina coast and the RM4 conversion device from the Sandia National Laboratory. By evaluating different scenarios with and without dynamic tension in mooring lines due to changes in current velocities caused by extreme wind speeds, our results indicate that the risks of damage may be significant depending not only on the average current velocity but also on the velocity variation.