Experimental Study on Enhanced Serviceability for Human Activities of Floating Structures with Wave-Dissipating Modules
This study evaluates the serviceability of floating structures designed for marine cities by incorporating wave-dissipating modules. Small-scale model tests in a 2D wave flume were conducted to compare the serviceability of structures with and without these modules under different wave conditions (1...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/2/385 |
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| Summary: | This study evaluates the serviceability of floating structures designed for marine cities by incorporating wave-dissipating modules. Small-scale model tests in a 2D wave flume were conducted to compare the serviceability of structures with and without these modules under different wave conditions (1-year and 100-year return period waves). The results showed that wave-dissipating modules significantly reduced vertical acceleration, with reductions of approximately 44~45% levels for 1-year return period waves and 54~57% levels for 100-year return period waves. When a topside building was included, the reductions were similarly pronounced, reaching 64% and 63~64% levels for 1-year and 100-year return period waves, respectively. The modules also mitigated inclination (angle), with reduction rates ranging from 55~77% levels, depending on wave conditions and the presence of a topside building. These findings suggest that incorporating wave-dissipating modules around the periphery of floating structures can enhance their serviceability by creating more comfortable and stable environments for human activities, while also improving the stability of the structures themselves. Future research should focus on scaling up the model tests and conducting field experiments to validate these findings under real conditions, as well as optimizing module designs for different wave conditions and structural configurations. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1312 |