Project Description
This project is investigating if vortex induced vibration (VIV) of cables and pipelines is likely in turbulent flows typical of near-seabed conditions. Conventional knowledge about VIV and existing design guidance is based primarily on laboratory studies where turbulence levels can be much lower. The project will conduct testing in the Large O-tube in the Coastal and Offshore Engineering Laboratory, to investigate VIV in flows with different levels of artificially generated free-stream turbulence.
Assoc Prof Scott Draper, Oceans Graduate School