Model tests of a hydroelastic truncated floating bridge

Literature on tank tests of floating bridges is extremely rare, while a very limited number publications covering other types large structures exist. Here, the authors share their experience in designing and carrying out model test campaign aimed at providing empirical data to aid process validating calibrating numerically based design generic bridge. The tested represents truncated segment full straight bridge fjord crossing supported by pontoons with 4 mooring clusters additional lateral stiffness. environmental conditions comprise combinations regular irregular waves, current wind, including spectral amplitude inhomogeneous condition realization. setup objectives, strategy adopted for truncation, experimental relevant system identification control procedures carried out, are explained thoroughly. Noteworthy novel approach static pull-outs decays using set actuator winches, also used applying prescribed wind forces model, allowing dynamic be accurately applied. A dataset time series selected video recordings publicly shared measurements runs. It expected that this paper accompanying become valuable resource researchers engineers addressing testing or validation numerical models within functional these structures. Specifically, should provide important benchmarking predictions hydrodynamic interaction, hydroelasticity general. Recommendations basin given, gathered project.