Fender Reaction at Deflection

Peak reaction force from a fender's reaction-deflection curve for a given energy absorption.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

R \approx R_\text{rated} \cdot \sqrt{E / E_\text{rated}}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$E$	Berthing energy to absorb	kJ
$E_\text{rated}$	Fender rated energy at design deflection	kJ
$R_\text{rated}$	Fender rated reaction	kN

Source: PIANC WG33 Annex A; Trelleborg Fender Design Manual

Peak reaction force from a fender's reaction-deflection curve for a given energy absorption.