3D-FEM Modeling of a Parallelipipedic Crane for Head and Oblique Design Waves Testing

The FEM modeling is one of the most commonly used types of testing for structures in various industries. In the ship industry, FEM modeling and testing are required for any type of ship during the construction process, in the event of different changes occurring to the building strategy. In this case, the paper presents FEM modeling and preparation for a parallelepipedic crane barge with a length of 42.59 m, a breadth of 20.19 m, a depth of 1.50 m and a construction height of 3.5 m. The model will be tested for head (H.D.W.) and oblique (O.D.W.) design waves, also for buckling.