Stochastic Methods Applied in Nonlinear Analysis of Marine Structures

This subject is concerned with response analysis of structures subjected to stochastic loading. The theory will be exemplified be examples relating to marine structures. The subject deals with the following topics:
- general introduction about stochastic vector processes
- application on response analysis of linear and nonlinear multi-degree of freedom systems
- Monte Carlo simulation of stochastic processes. Equivalent linearization, perturbation methods, Volterra series.
- Load effects for design against ultimate collapse and fatigue
-analysis of measured or simulated time series for load effects (filtering, choice of models, parameter estimation).

After completion of this subject the candidate should have acquired competence in the research front within selected topics of sctructural analysis and an ability to formulate and solve complex problems within this field.

Knowledge:
After completion of this course the candidate should have a deep insight into stochastic response analysis of marine structures with nonlinear structural behaviour or nonlinear wave- and wind loads – and the assessment of the accuracy of the calculation results.

Skills:
After completing this course the candidate should be able to
- independently carry out nonlinear structural analysis by means of
existing software and critically assess interpret the results of the
analysis.
- formulate research goals within this subject area.
- carry out literature search and acquire knowledge from scientific
articles.
- carry our peer review of scientific articles within the subject area.

General competence:
After completion of this subject the candidate should have developed his ability to reason in a critical manner and utilize this ability to ensure quality control and further development of the knowledge present in the scientific literature as well as to assess where the research front lies in the relevant subject.

Lectures. Mandatory exercises. Minimum three students must register if the course is to be taught. If there are few students, the examination form may be changed from a written to an oral exam.