Oceanography

Article Engineering, Marine

A dynamic simulation tool for ship's response during damage-generated compartment flooding

George Dafermos, George Zaraphonitis

Summary: The survivability of damaged ships is of great importance and the regulatory framework is constantly updated. The introduction of the probabilistic damage stability framework has rationalized the assessment procedure. Flooding simulation tools can be used to investigate the dynamic response of damaged ships.

OCEAN ENGINEERING (2024)

Article Oceanography

Dynamic relationship between marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection and fisheries technological Progress-A case of coastal provinces in China

Jintao Ma, Zhengjie Wu, Mengqian Guo, Qiuguang Hu

Summary: With the deepening of economic globalization and regional economic integration, marine fisheries are becoming increasingly connected to national strategic interests and economic vitality. It is necessary to explore the synergistic evolution of marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection, and technological progress in order to promote sustainable and healthy development of marine fisheries.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Engineering, Marine

Experimental study on the mechanical behavior and energy absorption capacity of coral sand at high strain rates

Xiao Yu, Wangjun Ren, Bukui Zhou, Li Chen, Xiangyun Xu, Genmao Ren

Summary: This study investigated and compared the compression responses and energy absorption capacities of coral sand and silica sand at a strain rate of approximately 1000 s-1. The results showed that coral sand had significantly higher energy absorption capacity than silica sand due to its higher compressibility. The study findings suggest that using poorly graded coral sand can improve its energy absorption capacity.

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Article Engineering, Marine

A numerical investigation of the 2DH wave characteristics across a fringing reef profile with reef-flat excavation pit

Yu Yao, Danni Zhong, Qijia Shi, Ji Wu, Jiangxia Li

Summary: This study proposes a 2DH numerical model based on Boussinesq equations to investigate the impact of dredging reef-flat sand on wave characteristics and wave-driven current. The model is verified through wave flume experiments and wave basin experiments, and the influences of incident wave conditions and pit morphological features on wave characteristics are examined.

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Article Oceanography

Ecological impacts of dam construction on epilithic diatom communities in estuaries: A case study of the Korean peninsula

Ha-Kyung Kim, In-Hwan Cho, Eun-A Hwang, Young-Hyo Kim, Jeong-Suk Moon, Bae-Kyung Park, Baik-Ho Kim

Summary: This study investigated the distribution of diatoms in 324 estuaries on the Korean Peninsula from 2016 to 2018, with a focus on the ecological impact of artificial dams. The results highlighted the complex interactions between dams, land use, and diatom communities, providing important data for ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation. Understanding the consequences of artificial dams on diatom distribution is crucial for preserving estuarine health.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Engineering, Marine

A real-time wave prediction in directional wave fields: Strategies for accurate continuous prediction in time

I. -C Kim, G. Ducrozet, V. Leroy, F. Bonnefoy, Y. Perignon, S. Bourguignon

Summary: Previous research focused on the accuracy and efficiency of short-term wave fields in specific prediction zones, while we developed algorithms for continuous wave prediction based on the practical prediction zone and discussed important time factors and strategies to reduce computational costs.

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Article Oceanography

Spatial risk assessment of maritime transportation in offshore waters of China using machine learning and geospatial big data

Xiao Zhou

Summary: This study develops a spatial risk assessment approach for maritime transportation in China using machine learning and geospatial big data. The study identifies wave height, rainfall, and sea surface temperature as the most influential factors affecting navigational safety. It also analyzes the matching relationship between coastal search and rescue resources and maritime transportation risks.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Engineering, Marine

Dynamics of a moored submerged floating tunnel under tsunami waves

Sung-Jae Kim, Chungkuk Jin, MooHyun Kim

Summary: This study investigates the dynamic behavior of a moored submerged floating tunnel (SFT) under tsunami-like waves through numerical simulations and sensitivity tests. The results show that design parameters significantly affect the dynamics of the SFT system and mooring tensions, with shorter-duration and higher-elevation tsunamis having a greater impact.

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Article Engineering, Marine

Stress intensity factor analysis for mixed-mode fracture behavior of inclined semi-elliptical surface crack in stiffened plate under tension load

Ziya Peng, Yuelin Song, Ping Yang, Kang Hu

Summary: This study aims to investigate the mixed-mode fracture behavior of stiffened plates with inclined semi-elliptical surface cracks (ISSCs). A new numerical model is developed to analyze the fracture behavior using normalized stress intensity factors (SIFs). The findings show that stiffened plates have a significant restraint effect on large surface cracks, especially at the surface point.

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Article Engineering, Marine

HySwash: A hybrid model for nearshore wave processes

Alba Ricondo, Laura Cagigal, Beatriz Perez-Diaz, Fernando J. Mendez

Summary: This research presents a site-specific metamodel based on the SWASH numerical model simulations, which can predict coastal hydrodynamic variables in a fast and efficient manner. The metamodel uses downscaled and dimensionality reduced synthetic database to accurately reproduce wave setup, wave heights associated with different frequency bands, and wave runup. This method has great potential in coastal risk assessments, early warning systems, and climate change projections.

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Article Engineering, Marine

Influence of blocking ratio on hydrodynamic force on deep-water pier under earthquake

Hangyuan Zhang, Wanli Yang, Dewen Liu, Xiaokun Geng, Wangyu Dai, Yuzhi Zhang

Summary: The deep-water bridge is more vulnerable to earthquake damage than the bridge standing in air. The larger blocking ratio has a significant impact on the added mass coefficient, which requires further comprehensive study. The generation mechanism of block effect is analyzed using numerical simulation software ANSYS Fluent. The results show that the recirculation zone with focus reduces the pressure on the back surface of the cylinder, resulting in the peak value of in-line force not occurring synchronously with the peak value of acceleration. The change in position and intensity of the recirculation zone with focus, as well as the change in water flow around the cylinder surface, are identified as the generation mechanism of the block effect, which has a 10% influence on the hydrodynamic force. The changing rule of the added mass coefficient with blocking ratio is discussed in detail, and a modification approach to the current added mass coefficient calculation method is suggested. Physical experiments are conducted to validate the modification approach, and the results show that it is accurate and can be used in further study and real practice.

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Article Engineering, Marine

Flow past rotating cylinders using deterministic vortex method

Golnesa Karimi-Zindashti, Ozgur Kurc

Summary: This study examines the performance of an in-house code utilizing a deterministic vortex method on the rotation of circular and square cylinders. The results show that rotational motion reduces drag forces, suppresses fluctuating forces, and increases lift forces. The code accurately predicts vortex shedding suppression and identifies the emergence of near-field wakes in the flow over rotating square cylinders.

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Article Oceanography

Spatiotemporal fishing effort simulations and restriction scenarios in Thermaikos Gulf, Greece (northeastern Mediterranean Sea)

Donna Dimarchopoulou, Ioannis Keramidas, Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Vasiliki Markantonatou, Ghassen Halouani, Athanassios C. Tsikliras

Summary: The study shows that spatiotemporal simulation modeling is an effective tool for investigating management options in ecosystem-based fisheries management. It demonstrates that fisheries restricted areas can help rebuild the biomass of exploited stocks, but their effectiveness depends on the size and location of the areas. The study also suggests that a parallel reduction in total fishing effort is necessary to achieve the highest benefits of protection.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Engineering, Marine

One-way fluid structure interaction analysis of a static savonius hydrokinetic turbine under different velocity and surface roughness with different blade materials

Muhamad Hasfanizam Mat Yazik, Mohd Hafiz Zawawi, Ali Najah Ahmed, Lariyah Mohd Sidek, Hidayah Basri, Farzad Ismail

Summary: This paper presents a one-way three-dimensional fluid-structure interaction simulation to analyze the performance of a static Savonius hydrokinetic turbine. The results indicate that the optimal rotor position for the highest coefficient of static torque is at 15 degrees. Increasing water velocity improves the turbine's static torque, while surface roughness has a negative effect on the static torque coefficient. Different materials exhibit different stress and deformation, highlighting the importance of materials selection in the early design process.

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Dynamic modeling and rotation control for flexible single-link underwater manipulator considering flowing water environment based on modified morison equation

Dongyang Shang, Xiaopeng Li, Meng Yin, Sainan Zhou

Summary: The flexible single-link underwater manipulator (FSLUM) can perform various underwater tasks in autonomous underwater vehicles, playing a significant role in ocean exploration and development. This study proposes an improved sliding mode control strategy based on neural network identification to enhance the control accuracy of the FSLUM. Simulation and prototype tracking control experiments demonstrate that the proposed strategy achieves high tracking accuracy.

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Article Oceanography

Evolution of marine ecology-industry symbiosis patterns and ecological security assessment: New evidence from coastal areas of China

Wenhan Ren, Yuhan Xu, Jing Ni

Summary: This paper focuses on the key role of human economic activities in the evolution of ecological security from the perspective of eco-industrial symbiosis and constructs a symbiotic system of indicators considering human economic activities and all subsystems. The research findings reveal that in China's coastal areas, the socio-economic development index shows a stable upward trend, the environmental capacity index remains stable, and the ecological impact index shows a fluctuating and undulating trend.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Oceanography

Setting the stage for decision-making on nature-based solutions for coastal climate adaptation

Haye H. Geukes, Peter M. van Bodegom, Alexander P. E. van Oudenhoven

Summary: This study aims to identify and explore the information requirements at different stages of the decision-making process of coastal nature-based solutions (NbS). The study found substantial differences in information requirements across the decision-making stages, with values and indicators becoming more specific and concrete as the stages progressed. The study also suggests that future changes in the information required for decision-making on coastal NbS can be anticipated and prepared for.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)

Article Engineering, Marine

A monitoring method of hull structural bending and torsional moment

Meng Zhang, Lianghui Sun, Yaoguo Xie

Summary: The research proposes a method for online identification of wave bending and torsional moment in hull structures. For structures without large openings, the method optimizes sensor positions and establishes a mathematical model to improve accuracy. For structures with large openings, a joint dual-section monitoring method is proposed to simultaneously identify bending and torsional moments in multiple key cross sections.

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Article Engineering, Marine

Study on the dynamic characteristics of pile wharves subjected to underwater explosion

Longming Chen, Shutao Li, Yeqing Chen, Dong Guo, Wanli Wei, Qiushi Yan

Summary: This study investigated the dynamic response characteristics and damage modes of pile wharves subjected to underwater explosions. The results showed that the main damaged components of the pile wharf were the piles, and inclined piles had a higher probability of moderate or more significant damage compared to vertical piles. The study also suggested that replacing inclined piles with alternative optimized structures benefits the blast resistance of pile wharves.

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Article Oceanography

The impact of new western land and sea corridor development on port deep hinterland transport service and route selection

Tianhang Gao, Jia Tian, Chuan Huang, Hongyu Wu, Xing Xu, Changjian Liu

Summary: This study explores the microcontainer transport service and route selection problem within the context of a new transportation corridor. A multiobjective planning model is established to minimize transportation cost, time, and carbon emissions. The findings demonstrate that the New Western Land and Sea Corridor is appealing for time-sensitive cargoes and can enhance economic benefits with supportive policies.

OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT (2024)