This book highlights recent research and developments in floating structures on rivers, lakes, seas and oceans for energy harvesting, aquaculture and farming, leisure activities, infrastructure, industrial plants, real estate and cities, with a focus on sustainably living, relaxing and working offshore. Bringing together international experts and leaders, from both industry and academia it reviews and discusses ocean space utilization, and offers an ideal platform for those wanting to establish new collaborations on floating structure projects.
This book highlights recent research and developments in floating structures on rivers, lakes, seas and oceans for energy harvesting, aquaculture and farming, leisure activities, infrastructure, industrial plants, real estate and cities, with a focus on sustainably living, relaxing and working offshore. Bringing together international experts and leaders, from both industry and academia it reviews and discusses ocean space utilization, and offers an ideal platform for those wanting to establish new collaborations on floating structure projects.
Highlights recent research and developments in floating structures and civil engineering Discusses key projects that related to large floating structures and their design Includes contributions by international experts from both industry and academia
Chien Ming Wang
Floating structures Offshore settlements Floating shipyard Energy Harvesting Structural stability Floating airport Mooring systems Ocean space utilization Submerged tunnels Floating offshore wind turbines Integrated floating community Super-sustainable water city Floating bridges Floating hydrocarbon storage tanks