Numerical analysis of a containership vertical bending moment in steep regular waves

Puntos clave

• Vertical bending moments increase significantly under steep waves, affecting structural integrity.
• Analysis shows that varying wave heights lead to different bending moment values during simulations.
• Numerical analysis employs computational fluid dynamics to assess hydrodynamic forces under specific wave conditions.
• Results underline the importance of accounting for steep regular waves in containership design and safety assessments.