Advances in Hydrodynamics and Its Interaction with Large-Scale Offshore Structures
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Oceans and Coastal Zones".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: wave hydrodynamics; wind–wave–current loads; coastal bridges; floating photovoltaic; focused waves
Interests: wave dynamics; wind–wave–current interaction, vortex-induced vibration/motion; fluid–structure coupling; wave flume/tank tests; bridge dynamics
Interests: fluid mechanics; hydrodynamics; fluid–structure interaction; offshore structures; disaster prevention and mitigation; renewable energy; structural dynamics; machine learning method
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that the journal Water is launching a Special Issue titled "Advances in Hydrodynamics and Its Interaction with Large-scale Offshore Structures". This issue will focus on wave hydrodynamics and its interaction with offshore structures, such as coastal bridges, offshore photovoltaics, offshore wind turbines, etc. As the global exploitation and development of offshore resources continue to intensify, these structures face increasingly complex marine environmental challenges, particularly in terms of performance and safety under extreme wave conditions.
The development of offshore structures is characterized by several notable trends. Firstly, with the growth in energy demand, renewable energy projects such as offshore wind and photovoltaic structures are moving from near-shore to deep-water areas. Secondly, the construction technology of transportation infrastructures like cross-strait bridges is also advancing to meet deep-water challenges. Research on the hydrodynamics of these structures is crucial for ensuring their safety and functionality. Hydrodynamic behaviours not only determine the stability and durability of structures but are also crucial to the economic aspects of their design and construction.
This Special Issue aims to compile and showcase the latest research findings in the field of hydrodynamics affecting offshore structures. We welcome original research and review articles on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Characteristics of hydrodynamic loads on offshore structures under extreme wave conditions;
- Dynamic response analysis of structures such as cross-strait bridges, offshore photovoltaics, offshore wind turbines, etc.;
- The impact of hydrodynamic loads on the design and construction of structures;
- Solutions of fluid–structure interaction problems in offshore structures;
- Hydro-elastic design and stability analysis of structures;
- The applications of experimental and numerical simulations in hydrodynamic load research.
We encourage researchers and engineers worldwide to submit their research findings. All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Please submit your manuscripts through the online system of the Water journal and indicate that the submission is for the Special Issue "Advances in Hydrodynamics and Its Interaction with Large-scale Offshore Structures". We look forward to your contributions providing new insights and solutions for the design and safe operation of offshore structures.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation and hope that through this Special Issue, we can promote scientific development and technological advancement in the field of offshore structures.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Qinghe Fang
Dr. Azhen Kang
Dr. Xiaodong Bai
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- offshore structures
- hydrodynamic loads
- coastal bridges
- offshore photovoltaics
- offshore wind turbines
- fluid–structure interaction
- structural safety
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