Rigid Finite Element Method in Analysis of Dynamics of Offshore Structures

The book "Rigid Finite Element Method in Analysis of Dynamics of Offshore Structures" offers a comprehensive examination of new methods for modeling the dynamics of machines used in the offshore industry. It combines the rigid finite element method for describing deformations of connections with homogeneous transformations and joint coordinates, which are used for modeling the dynamics of multi-body systems. This monograph introduces the fundamentals of the rigid finite element method and homogeneous transformations. The authors present selected models for the dynamics of offshore equipment, which are verified using both commercial software and alternative methods. The book also includes mathematical models of offshore machines, such as a portal crane for transporting blowout preventer valve blocks and a pipe laying system, as well as a discussion on control issues and dynamic optimization in equipment operation.