MICROCOMPUTER MODELING OF COLLISION TOLERANT PILE STRUCTURES DYNAMICS

Computer programs have been written for simulating the dynamics of Collision Tolerant Pile Structures (CTPSs) under storm and collision conditions. This report presents both the theoretical background and practical 'how-to-use' procedures for such computer programs, modified for use on IBM compatible microcomputer systems. Separate programs for storm conditions, barge collision knockdowns, and pile recovery are included. In each program, the CTPS is modeled as a rigid beam/flexible hinge system with loadings and resulting motions confined to a vertical plane. Documentation includes sample runs and listings, written in BASIC. Utility programs used to support the effective implementation of the main programs are also presented.