This study began the evaluation of the Cordova floating ferry dock using the ANSYS AQWA software. The AQWA software models the effects of
waves, wind and current on floating structures. Floating bodies are modeled as a point-mass with inertial and hydrostatic characteristics. As part of the
study, the critical wave characteristic was defined. During the modeling it was found that AQWA can only model rigid bodies and that the Cordova
floats experience a wide range of wave periods and directions. Consequently, AQWA requires adaptation to fully model the ferry dock at Cordova.Table of Contents
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Project Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Annex A ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
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