Development of a numerical model for Cutter Suction Dredgers: A time domain analysis of a CSD in operation

A Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) is a vessel that is used to cut hard soils with precision. It is moored stiffly through a spud pile while the soil is being cut. This, in combination with wave loads, causes the whole system to be dynamically challenging and nonlinear. Previous attempts to model a CSD in operation have been limited to the frequency...