Analytical and numerical studies were made of single point moorings of a large disc buoy in deep water. Waves of different frequencies and winds of different magnitudes were imposed on moorings of different scopes for nylon ropes. The numerical model results compared favorably with analytical solutions for a straight vibrating string and the buoy motion was validated with the results from a hydraulic model study.

On Saturday, July 31, 1976 almost 4,000 people were enjoying the serene beauty of the Big Thompson Canyon. During the evening an intense thunderstorm stalled over a small portion of the canyon, dropping 10 or more inches of rain in a 3-hour period. Because of the steep mountain topography, the rainfall quickly concentrated and formed a virtual "wall of water" which displaced everything in its path. The Big Thompson flood has provided a grim reminder...