A review is given to investigate the wave loads acting on the cross structure of a catamaran by model experiments in regular waves.

• 利用模型试验方法来决定作用在双体船连接桥结构上的波浪诱导载荷,探讨了航速、浪向及双体片体间距对连接桥所受垂向弯矩、扭矩的影响。