OTRC Principal Investigator Publication Listing

Principal Investigator:

Jun Zhang

Journal Articles, Reports and Conference Papers

Nakhaee, A. and Zhang, J. (2007) "Dynamic Interactions between A SCR and the Seabed," Proc. 26th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, San Diego, California, 10-15 June, 2007.

Yu Ding, B. Theckum purath, Jun Zhang, R. B. Gilbert, S. Dangyach and Y.J. Choi “Reliability of Mooring Systems for A Spar”, Proceedings of OMAE 2005, paper No. 67290.

Minsuk Kim, Yu Ding and Jun Zhang (2004) ‘Numerical Simulation of A SPAR Interacting with A Polyester Mooring System’, Proceedings of OMAE. 2004.

Minsuk Kim, Yu Ding and Jun Zhang (2003) ‘Dynamic Simulation of Polyester Mooring Lines’, Proceedings of International symposium on deep-water mooring system, Houston, TX, 2003, p101-114.

Yu Ding, Minsuk Kim, Xiaohong Chen and Jun Zhang (2003) ‘A Numerical Code (COUPLE6D) for Coupled Dynamic Analysis of Moored Offshore Structures’, Proceedings of International symposium on deep-water mooring system, Houston, TX, 2003, p168-182.

Chen, X., Zhang, J. Liagre, P., Niedzwecki, J. and Teigen, P. (2002)” Coupled Dynamic Analysis of A Mini TLP: Comparison with Measurements,” Proc. 21th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering.

Chen, X., Zhang J., Johnson P., Irani M., “Dymanic analysis of mooring lines with inserted springs”, Applied Ocean Research 23 (2001) pp 277-284. Copyright Elsvier Science Ltd. 2002.

Chen, X., Zhang, J., Ma, W. (2001). "Study on the Coupling Effects Between a Spar of and its Mooring System," Ocean Engineering, Vol 28, No. 7, pp. 863-888.

Diamrco, S.F., Meza Conde, E., Zhang, J. (2001). "Nonlinear Wave-Wave Interaction on the Lousianna-Texas Shelf During Hurricane Andrew," Journal Coastal Research, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 658-671.

Chen, X., Zhang, J., Johnson, P., Irani, M. (2001). "Dynamic Analysis of Mooring Lines by Using Three Methods," Proc., 11th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE, Vol. VI, Stravanger, Norway, pp. 635-642.

Chen, X. and Zhang, J. (2001) ‘’ Numerical Simulations of Truncated Mooring Lines with Inserted Springs ,” Proc. 11th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, VI, Stravanger, Norway, pp. 635-642.

Meza Conde, E., Zhang, J., Seymour, R., (2001). "Free-Wave Energy Dissipation and Ocean Wave Modeling," Eos. Transaction, AGU. Vol. 80, No. 49, OS230.

Chen, X., Zhang, J., Johnson, P., Irani, M. (2001). "Studies on Dynamics of Truncated Mooring lines," Proc., 10th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE, Vol. II, Stravanger, Norway. pp. 94-101.

Petrash, C. (2000) “Long wave and deep water short-wave modeling”, supervised by Jun Zhang, Proc. Res. Experience for Undergraduates, summer 2000.

Zhang, J. (2000) “Nonlinear Wave Interaction and Its Applications to the Analysis of Steep Ocean Waves.” Proc. Rogue Wave 2000,pp91-102.

Yang, J., Zhang, J. (2000). "Effects of Wave Intermittency and Nonlinearity on Wave Loads of A Bottom Fixed Cylinder," Proc., 19th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Artic Engineering, (CD-ROM).

Meza Conde, E., Zhang, J., Seymour, R.J. (2000). "Free-Wave Energy Dissipation in Experimental Breaking Waves," Journal Physical Oceanography, Vol. 30, pp. 2404-2418.

Zhang, J. (1999) "Hybrid Wave Models and Their Applications for Steep Ocean Waves." An invited paper,  J. Marine Technology, Vol. 33,  No.3, 15-26.

Meza Conde, E., I., Zhang, J. and Seymour, R.J. (1999) "Free-Wave Energy Dissipation in Experimental Breaking Waves," J. Physical Oceanography (in press).

Meza Conde, E., I., Zhang, J. and Seymour, R.J. (1999) "Prediction of Surface wave Elevation Based on Pressure Measurements," J. Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Vol.121, No.4, 242-250.

Zhang, J., Yang, J., Prislin, I., Wen, J., and Hong, K. (1999) "Deterministic Wave Model for Short-Crested Ocean Waves, Part I. Theory and Numerical Scheme," Applied Ocean Research, Vol.21, 167-188.

Zhang, J., Prislin, I., Yang, J., and Wen, J. (1999) "Deterministic Wave Model for short-Crested Ocean Waves, Part II. Comparison with Laboratory and Field Measurements," Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 189-206.

Zhang, J. and Chen, L. (1999) "On General Third-Order Solutions for Irregular Waves in Deep   Water," J. Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, Vol. 125, 768-779.

Meza Conde, E. and Zhang, J. (1999) "Linear and Nonlinear Transfer Functions in the Prediction of Unidirectional Irregular Waves from Pressure Measurements," Proc. 9th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vol. III, 794-799.

Chen, X. and Zhang, J. (1999) "Coupled Time-Domain Analysis of the Response of a Spar and Its Mooring System," Proc. 9th International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vol. I, 293-300.

Zhang, J., Yang, J. Wen, J. and Prislin, I., “Deterministic Decomposition and Prediction of Irregular Ocean Waves,”  Texas A&M University, 1998.

Chen, L. and Zhang, J., "On Interaction Between Intermediate-Depth Long Waves and Deep-Water short Waves," Ocean Engineering, Vol. 25, No. 6, pp. 395-423, 1998.

Seymour, R., Zimmermann, C-A., and Zhang, J., "Discriminating Breaking in Deep Water Waves," Ocean Wave Kinematics, Dynamics and Loads on Structures, Proc. 1998 International OTRC Symposium, April 30-May 1, 1998, Houston, TX, pp. 305-312.

Ye, W., Anam, I. and Zhang, J., "Effects of Wave Directionality on Wave Loads and Dynamic Responses of a Spar," 17th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, paper number OMAE 98-0601.

Zhang, J., Yang, J. and Wen, J., "Hybrid Wave Models and their Applications," Ocean Wave Kinematics, Dynamics and Loads on Structures, Proc. 1998 International OTRC Symposium, April 30-May 1, 1998, Houston, TX, pp. 25-33.

Zhang, J. and Chen, L. "On General third-Order solutions for Irregular Waves in Deep Water," Proc. of the 12th Engineering Mechanics Conference, La Jolla, CA, May 17-20, 1998.

Zhang, J., "Nonlinear Wave Interactions in Irregular Ocean Waves and their Applications," Proc. of International Workshop on Modeling of Ocean Environments in Wave and current Basin, Taejon, Korea, February 3-4, 1998, pp. 40-61.

Cao, P. and Zhang, J., “Slow Motion Response of Compliant Offshore Structure, Journal Offshore and Polar Engineering, 1997, Vol. 7, pp. 119-126.

Ramos, R.J. and Zhang, J., “Prediction of Low-Frequency Offshore Structure Response to Irregular Waves Using Linear and High-Order Wave Theories.” International Petroleum Conference, Villahermosa, Mexico, 1997.

Chen, L. and Zhang, J., “On Interaction Between Intermediate-Depth Long Waves and Deep-Water Short Waves,” J. Ocean Engineering, 1997.

Prislin, I., Zhang, J. and Seymour, R.J., “Deterministic Decomposition of Short Crested Irregular Gravity Waves in Deep Water,” J. Geophys. Research, 1997, Vol. 102, C6, pp. 12.677-12.688.

Longridge, J.K., Randall, R.E. and Zhang, J., “Comparison of Experimental Irregular Water Wave Elevation and Kinematic Data with New Hybrid Wave Model Predictions,” J. Ocean Engineering, Vol. 23, pp.277-307, 1996.

Zhang, J., Chen, L., Ye, M. and Randall, R.E., “Hybrid Wave Model for Unidirectional Irregular Waves-Part I.Theory and Numerical Scheme,” Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 18, pp. 77-92, 1996.

Spell, C.A., Zhang, J. and Randall, R.E., “Hybrid Wave Model for Unidirectional Irregular Waves-Part II. Comparison with Laboratory Measurements,” Applied Ocean Research, Vol. 18, pp.  93-110, 1996.

Cao, P. and Zhang, J., “Slow Motion Responses of Compliant Offshore Structures,” Proceedings 6th ISOPE Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 296-303, 1996.

Prislin, I., Zhang, J. and Johnson, P., “Deterministic Decomposition of Irregular Short-Crested Surface Gravity Waves,” Proceedings 6th ISOPE Conference, Vol. 3, pp. 57-64, 1996.

Zhang, J. and Prislin, I., “Decomposition and Prediction of Short-Crested Irregular Waves,” Proceedings 2nd International Conference on Hydrodynamics, Vol. 1, pp. 495-500, 1996.

Chen, L., and Zhang, J., “On the Interaction Between Intermediate-depth Long Waves and Deep-water Short Waves,” OTRC Report, April 1994.

Ye, M. and Zhang, J., “Predictions of Unidirectional Irregular Wave Kinematics and Evolution,”  26th Annual Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, May 2-5, 1994, pp. 387-400.

Zhang, J., Hong, K. and Yue, D.K.P., "Effects of Wavelength Ratio on Wave Modeling," Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol . 248, 107-127, 1993.

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., Chen, L., Spell, C.A., Longridge, J.K. and Ye, M.  “Nonlinear Decomposition of a 2-D Wave Field.”  Proceedings of Wave ‘93, New Orleans, LA, July 25-28, 1993.

Farragher, L., Spell, C.A. and Zhang, J., "Development of an Optical Slope-Measuring Device for the Study of Water Waves,” 1992.

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E. and Spell, C.A., "Component Wave Interactions and Irregular Wave Kinematics," ASCE J. Waterways, Ports, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Vol. 118, No. 4, 401-416, 1992.

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E., Chen, L., Spell, C.A. and Ye, M.  “Hybrid Wave-Mode Modelling and Wave Kinematics,”  Proceedings of the Second International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, San Francisco, CA, June 14-19, 1992.

Zhang, J. and Melville, W.K., “On the Stability of Weakly Nonlinear Short Waves on Finite-Amplitude Long Gravity Waves,” J. Fluid Mech., 243, pp.51-72, 1992.

Zhang, J.  “Fourth-Order Lagrangian of Short Waves Riding on Long Waves,”  Phys. Fluids A 3 (12), December 1991.

Zhang, J., Randall, R.E. and Spell, C.A.  “On Wave Kinematics Approximate Methods,”  23rd Annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX, May 6-9, 1991, OTC 6522.

Zhang, J., “Nonlinear Interaction Between Short and Long Waves-Evolution of Short Waves Riding on Long Waves,”  OTRC Report, June 1990.

Zhang, J.  “Effects of Wave Interactions on Wave Kinematics,”  EOS Transaction, Vol. 71, no.45, p.1360, 1990.

Zhang, J. and Melville, W.K.  “Evolution of Weakly Nonlinear Short Waves Riding on Long Gravity Waves,”  J. Fluid Mech., Vol. 214, pp.321-346, 1990.

Zhang, J., “Simulation and Prediction of Irregular Waves by a Hybrid Wave Model,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Hydrodynamics, China Ocean Press, pp.696-701.

Theses and Dissertations

Theckum, B., (2006) "Numerical Simulatiton of the Truss Sar ‘Horn Mountain", MS Thesis, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 2006.

Minsuk Kim, (2004). ‘Dynamic Simulation of the Responses of A SPAR with A Polyester Mooring System Under Severe Ocean Environment’, MS Thesis, Texas A&M University.

X. Chen, (2002) "Studies on Dynamic Interaction between Deep-water Floating Structures and Their Mooring/Tendon Systems", PhD Dissertation, Texas A&M University.

Prislin, I., “Nonlinear Deterministic Decomposition of Short Crested Ocean Waves,” Ph. D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, Dec. 1998.

Zimmermann, C.A.,Detection of Deep Water Breaking Waves, M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, May 1998.

Yang, J., “Hybrid Wave Model and Its Applications,” PhD Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May 1998.

Chen, L,. “General Solution for Strong Wave-Wave Interaction in Deep Water,” Ph. D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, May, 1997.

Hong, K. “Nonlinear Interactions Between Directional Dual Component Waves in Deep Water,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University, December 1993.

Spell, C.A., :Modulation and Kinematics of Mechanically Generated Short Gravity Waves Riding on Long Waves,” M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, December, 1992.