Maneuverability in lock access channels
Vantorre, M.; Richter, J. (2011). Maneuverability in lock access channels, in: What's new in the design of navigation locks? PIANC Workshop - SMART RIVERS 2011 Conference - in the framework of the PIANC Report n°106 - INCOM WG29, 13th - 14th September 2011, New Orleans (USA): papers. pp. 8 In: (2011). What's new in the design of navigation locks? PIANC Workshop - SMART RIVERS 2011 Conference - in the framework of the PIANC Report n°106 - INCOM WG29, 13th - 14th September 2011, New Orleans (USA): papers. PIANC: Brussels. , more |  |
| Available in | Authors | | Document type: Conference paper
|
| Keywords | Approach channels
Locks (Waterways)
Maneuverability
|
| Abstract | An overview is given of hydrodynamic effects acting on a ship approaching a lock, including approach channel and approach structure layout, density currents, translation waves, return flow, cushion effects, and retardation forces. Most of these effects have a non-stationary nature, which is challenging from the point of view of maneuvering simulation. Lock approaches are illustrated by practical examples. A selection of research tools, including simulation, model testing and full scale measurements, is discussed. |
|
