Wave Load and Strength Analysis of Truss-Floating Box Aquaculture Vessel

Abstract

Abstract There are no specific codes or rules for designing a new truss-floating tank aquaculture vessel developed in recent years. Moreover, relevant rules for ships and offshore structures are usually referred to in different design stages. However, the floating way and the structure of the truss-floating tank aquaculture vessel are different from those of any ship or offshore platform. According to the code of ship or ocean engineering, there will be significant errors in the design. Firstly, loads of vessels at different sea conditions are calculated using SESAM software. The stresses of the truss-floating tank aquaculture vessel are numerically simulated in accordance with the maximum loads. Furthermore, the global longitudinal strength can be evaluated. The sensitivity of the vessel’s strength to wave parameters is analysed. The research results can provide a valuable reference for designing a truss-floating tank aquaculture vessel.