Abstract:
The aim of this thesis is to provide a design tool
for the engineering analysis of the dynamics of a flexible
riser system. The design tool is piovided in the form of a
computer program.
The two main requirements of such a program are
that it is realistic and practical to use. The necessary
theory is developed to allow these requirements to be
satisfied.
To ensure accuracy checks are made against model
tests and known analytical solutions.
How the computer program may be used is shown by
analysing a particular riser configuration.