Numerical Model of Dynamic Response of Flexible Floating Pier for Marina due to ocean waves

This study is concerned with the development of numerical model for the dynamic response of flexible floating pier due to ocean waves. The numerical model was induced by improving a numerical method for rigid floating structure. The motions and the tension forces of mooring lines of the pier were calculated from the method. The results of numerical simulation were compared with those of laboratory tests. It was found that the flexibility of the joints is a dominating parameter for the vertical movements the floating pier.