Floating Breakwaters

Dear Colleagues,

In the last years, several papers have addressed new types of floating breakwaters, for instance with a new shape and/or structures combined to wave energy converters. Design guidelines are required to investigate the non-linear dynamic response, the moorings, the anchors, the connectors between modules and the connectors with piles, where present. Unexplored issues include the problems of dismissal or upgrade of the design, and the ecologic impact, which are frequently considered advantages of the technology. The aim, of this Special Issue is to investigate the overall performance, forces and all design aspects of all types of floating structures that are used to protect a marina (box, pontoon, mat, tethered float breakwaters). Particularly encouraged are papers that study how to increase performance under high and long waves in a cost-effective manner.

Dr. Luca Martinelli
Dr. Mariano Buccino
Dr. Lorenzo Cappietti
Guest Editors

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