Wave Excitation Loads and Structural Assessment in Maritime and Offshore Engineering
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 May 2025 | Viewed by 8
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Interests: ship hydrodynamics; offshore hydrodynamics; model testing of ships; shipyard practice; maritime digitalisation
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Interests: seakeeping; maneuvering; stability; waves; Boundary Element Methods (BEM); Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
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Interests: computational aerodynamics and hydrodynamics; numerical wave tanks; Cartesian cut cell and overset grid; wave structure interaction; offshore renewable energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Wave Excitation Loads and Structural Assessment in Maritime and Offshore Engineering, seeks contributions that explore the complex interactions between hydrodynamic wave forces and structural responses in maritime (shipping) and offshore environments. With growing challenges from harsher ocean conditions, ageing infrastructures, and demands for sustainable and resilient systems, this Special Issue aims to highlight state-of-the-art research, innovative solutions, and comprehensive reviews in this field.
The scope includes, but is not limited to, studies on wave–structure interactions and dynamic loading conditions and their implications for structural integrity, fatigue, and ultimate strength. Submissions addressing computational and experimental methods for predicting wave-induced responses, assessing the safety and serviceability of structures, or advancing modeling techniques are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue also aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications by showing case studies, regulatory developments, and innovative design methodologies. Contributions that explore the coupling of hydrodynamic and structural responses, interdisciplinary approaches, and the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or digital twin technology in load prediction and structural assessment are highly welcome.
This Special Issue will serve as a comprehensive resource for engineers, researchers, and policymakers to enhance maritime and offshore structures’ safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Dr. Arun Dev
Dr. Giuliano Vernengo
Prof. Dr. Ling Qian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wave–structure interaction
- hydrodynamic loads
- structural assessment
- fatigue and fracture
- maritime and offshore engineering
- marine and offshore structures
- computational modeling and experimental validation
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