Hydrodynamic characteristics of the crane vessel-three-bucket jacket foundation coupling hoisting system during the process of lowering.

In the present study, a novel three-bucket jacket foundation with air-cushion launching technology is proposed. Through the theoretical analysis and commercial hydrodynamic software Moses, a crane vessel-three-bucket jacket foundation coupling hoisting system is established, and time-domain calculations are performed accordingly. Moreover, based on statistical information of the actual sea conditions in a certain sea area throughout the year, the corresponding permissible sea conditions for the construction of the sea are calculated to provide technical guidance for practical engineering. Furthermore, the hydrodynamic characteristics of the crane vessel, the motion response of the coupling hoisting system and variations of the cable tension under different configurations and wave directions are obtained. It is found that the vibration frequencies of the crane vessel and the foundation are the same, and the phase is maintained at 180°. It is considered that when the foundation is located at the stern of the vessel and encounters transverse waves, resonance occurs between the crane vessel and the foundation, which should be avoided in actual construction. • A crane vessel-three-bucket jacket foundation coupling hoisting system during the process of lowering. • The initial air storage in the bucket foundation and air cushion effect. • The crane vessel has a low-frequency resonance with the foundation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]