Faculty Mentor
Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan
Abstract
A structure is designed to withstand the maximum force that will be applied. In this case a boat dock is examined as a spring system. This exercise uses a typical design for a lake side boat dock, tires for buoys, and an average fishing boat. Vibration analysis can predict when the highest forces will occur. A solution can be found to graph the motion of the dock. In addition to the analytical solution, the MATLAB program is used to visualize the vibrations. With these tools the magnitude and timing of forces can be verified.
Recommended Citation
Gunderson, Annicka
(2007)
"Vibration Analysis of a Boat and Dock,"
The Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 5, Article 4.
Available at:
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/jur/vol5/iss1/4