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Numerical Simulation Study of the Hydrodynamic Properties of a Floating Breakwater of Pontoons

Polish Maritime Research
To address the issue of insufficient wave dissipation capacity in standard floating breakwaters consisting of pontoons, this research proposes a combined floating breakwater with T-block connections.
Cheng Xiaofei, Li Shimin, Xie Wei, Xu Chenhan, Wang Junnan, Xu Tiaojian   +5 more
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Techno-Feasibility Assessment of a Floating Breakwater Concept for Supporting Marine Renewables in Deep Waters

Energies
The previous research has proven that one of the fundamental requirements for ensuring increased profitability and economic competitiveness in offshore-based projects is co-locating different technologies within the same marine space. This paper presents
Andrew Borg, Charise Cutajar, Tonio Sant, Robert N. Farrugia, Daniel Buhagiar   +4 more
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Simulating the Coastal Protection Performance of Breakwaters in the Mekong Delta: Insights from the Western Coast of Ca Mau Province, Vietnam

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
The Vietnamese Mekong Delta (VMD) is experiencing accelerated coastal erosion, driven by upstream sediment trapping, sea-level rise, and local anthropogenic pressures.
Dinh Van Duy, Tran Van Ty, Lam Tan Phat, Huynh Vuong Thu Minh, Nguyen Dinh Giang Nam, Nigel K. Downes, Ram Avtar, Hitoshi Tanaka   +7 more
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The floating future of ports: a systematic review of readiness, challenges, and pathways toward sustainable floating ports

Journal of Shipping and Trade
This study investigates the emerging concept of floating ports, examining their applications, technological readiness, and future potential as transformative maritime infrastructure.
Buddhi A. Weerasinghe, Wouter Spekkink, J.H.R. van Duin, Jurian Edelenbos   +3 more
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Assessment of Breakwater as a Protection System against Aerodynamic Loads Acting on the Floating PV System

Energies
Offshore floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems are subjected to significant aerodynamic forces, especially during extreme wind conditions. Accurate estimation of these forces is crucial for the proper design of mooring lines and connection systems. In this
Balram Panjwani
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Preliminary investigation on stability and hydraulic performance of geotextile sand container breakwaters filled with sand and cement. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2022
Elias T, Shirlal KG.
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Determination of Submerged Breakwater Efficiency Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Oceans
Wind-induced waves can lead to the partial or complete wash-over of beaches, causing erosion that impacts both the landscape and tourist infrastructure. In some regions of the world, e.g., Croatia, this process, which usually occurs during a harsh winter,
Smiljko Rudan, Šimun Sviličić
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Environmental impacts of shore revetment. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Sanitwong-Na-Ayutthaya S, Saengsupavanich C, Ariffin EH, Ratnayake AS, Yun LS.   +4 more
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Hydrodynamic Simulations of a 2MW Offshore Solar Farm with Floating Breakwater Protection

Energies
Following successful applications in inland water bodies, floating photovoltaics (FPV) developers are now targeting offshore sites. This advancement requires numerical tools that can quantify the hydrodynamic performance of large-scale FPV farms.
Tim Bunnik, Naman Baderiya, Joep van der Zanden   +2 more
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Boundary Element Analysis of Incident Waves Passing a Submerged Breakwater

نشریه مهندسی دریا, 2015
The principle included in construction of submerged breakwater is to protect beach from morphological changes and the sediment transport against incoming waves.
Mohammad Reza Shekari, Hekmatzadeh Ali Akbar   +1 more
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