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Table 2 Test conditions

From: Experimental tests and numerical simulations of circular reinforced concrete piers under ship impact

Label

Impactor

Impact velocity (m/s)

Test impact force (kN)

A-1

Ship bow

4.22

64.50

B-1

Rigid head

1.11

90.40

B-2

Rigid head

2.08

176.30

B-3

Rigid head

3.01

148.70

B-4

Rigid head

4.15

102.60

  1. Notes: The 1000 DWT ship is assumed to impact the narrow side of the pier