Berthing Energy - Fender Impact

Berthing kinetic energy absorbed by fender - the sizing formula for pier fender selection per PIANC WG33.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

E = \tfrac{1}{2} \Delta v^2 \cdot C_M \cdot C_E \cdot C_C \cdot C_S

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$\Delta$	Displacement (including added mass)	t
$v$	Approach velocity	m/s
$C_M$	Hydrodynamic added-mass factor
$C_E$	Eccentricity factor

Source: PIANC WG33 - Fender Guidelines

Berthing kinetic energy absorbed by fender - the sizing formula for pier fender selection per PIANC WG33.