Experimental and numerical analysis of container stack dynamics using a scaled model test

VA De Souza, L Kirkayak, K Suzuki, H Ando… - Ocean …, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper describes an approach to simulate a seven-tier stack consisting of scaled model
of a 20ft ISO freight container and its linking connectors, denominated twist locks, subjected …

On the vibrational characteristics of a two-tier scaled container stack

L Kirkayak, VA De Souza, K Suzuki, H Ando… - Journal of marine …, 2011 - Springer
It is estimated that around 10,000 containers are lost during maritime transportation every
year, representing an economic loss to the liner industry. Regulations and norms used to …

Experimental and numerical analysis of container multiple stacks dynamics using a scaled model

VA De Souza, L Kirkayak, I Watanabe, K Suzuki… - Ocean …, 2013 - Elsevier
This research aim to understand the mechanical behavior of container stacks under
predefined driving excitation emulating real maritime conditions. The objects of study are …

Experimental and numerical investigation on dynamic response of a four-tier container stack and lashing system subject to rolling and pitching excitation

C Li, D Wang, J Liu, Z Cai - Applied Ocean Research, 2021 - Elsevier
This research aims to investigate the dynamic responses of the lashing force, twist lock
force, and container stack displacement under conditions close to real, providing a better …

Experimental and numerical investigation of lashing bridge and container stack dynamics using a scaled model test

C Li, D Wang, Z Cai - Marine Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Previously reported container losses were generally attributed to extremely violent motions
of containerships due to adverse weather conditions. However, most existing specifications …

Knowledge-Based Engineering–based method for containership lashing bridge optimization design and structural improvement with functionally graded thickness …

C Li, D Wang - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
This article presents a Knowledge-Based Engineering application method for the
optimization design of containership lashing bridge. To reduce the structural vibration …

Experimental and numerical investigation on the scaled model of lashing bridge coupled with hull structure and container stack

C Li, D Wang, Z Cai - Ships and Offshore Structures, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Huge progress has been made in the design innovation for ultra-large container ships,
instead of in cargo securing systems. The mechanical behaviour characteristics of the …

Dynamic investigation of a seven-tier container stack with different lashing arrangements subject to rolling and pitching excitation

C Li, Z Cai, D Wang - Ships and Offshore Structures, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The current safety assessments of lashing systems and container stacks in various
classification societies are based on static conditions, while dynamic behaviours are …