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Advanced Studies in Marine Structures

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: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 1111

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Jianhua Zhang

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College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
Interests: offshore wind turbines; offshore floating photovoltaic systems; structural dynamics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Marine structures play a critical role in global economic growth, the energy transition, and environmental sustainability. As demands for offshore renewable energy, deep-sea exploration, and resilient coastal infrastructures intensify, advancing the design, analysis, and maintenance of marine systems has become imperative.

This Special Issue addresses pressing challenges such as climate change-induced extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and the need for eco-friendly solutions in marine engineering. By focusing on innovations in structural integrity, material science, and computational modeling, it aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and longevity of ships, offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, and renewable energy systems (e.g., wind turbines, wave energy converters). The integration of emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and additive manufacturing—into marine structural studies offers transformative potential for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and adaptive design. Furthermore, research on sustainable materials and life-cycle assessment aligns with global decarbonization goals, reducing environmental impacts while ensuring cost-effectiveness.

This Special Issue aims to bridge academia and industry, fostering solutions for next-generation marine systems in a rapidly evolving maritime sector.

Prof. Dr. Jianhua Zhang
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • marine structures
  • offshore engineering
  • structural integrity
  • hydrodynamic
  • sustainable design
  • computational mechanics
  • risk assessment
  • renewable energy systems
  • additive manufacturing in marine applications
  • AI-driven simulations
  • digital twins

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Optimization Design of Dynamic Cable Configuration Considering Thermo-Mechanical Coupling Effects
by Ying Li, Guanggen Zou, Suchun Yang, Dongsheng Qiao and Bin Wang
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(7), 1336; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13071336 - 13 Jul 2025
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During operation, dynamic cables endure coupled thermo-mechanical loads (mechanical: tension/bending; thermal: power transmission) that degrade stiffness, amplifying extreme responses and impairing configuration optimization. To address this, this study pioneers a multi-objective optimization framework integrating stiffness characteristics from mechanical/thermo-mechanical analyses, with objectives to minimize [...] Read more.
During operation, dynamic cables endure coupled thermo-mechanical loads (mechanical: tension/bending; thermal: power transmission) that degrade stiffness, amplifying extreme responses and impairing configuration optimization. To address this, this study pioneers a multi-objective optimization framework integrating stiffness characteristics from mechanical/thermo-mechanical analyses, with objectives to minimize dynamic extreme tension and curvature under constraints of global configuration variables and safety thresholds. The framework employs a Radial Basis Function (RBF) surrogate model coupled with NSGA-II algorithm, yielding validated Pareto solutions (≤6.15% max error vs. simulations). Results demonstrate universal reduction in extreme responses across optimized configurations, with the thermo-mechanically optimized solution achieving 20.24% fatigue life enhancement. This work establishes the first methodology quantifying thermo-mechanical coupling effects on offshore cable safety and fatigue performance. This configuration design scheme exhibits better safety during actual service conditions. Full article
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Dynamic Response Analysis of a Novel Tension-Leg Dual-Module Offshore Wind Turbine System During Both Installation and Removal Processes
by Shi Liu, Xinran Guo, Yi Yang, Hongxing Wang, Shenghua Wei, Nianxin Ren and Chaohe Chen
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2025, 13(5), 888; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13050888 - 29 Apr 2025
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To facilitate both the installation and the removal of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), a novel tension-leg dual-module offshore wind turbine system has been proposed. This system primarily consists of a DTU 10 MW wind turbine (WT) module and a supporting tension-leg platform [...] Read more.
To facilitate both the installation and the removal of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), a novel tension-leg dual-module offshore wind turbine system has been proposed. This system primarily consists of a DTU 10 MW wind turbine (WT) module and a supporting tension-leg platform (TLP) module. Considering both mechanical and hydrodynamic coupling effects of the dual-module system, this study focuses on its dynamic responses during both the installation and the removal of the WT module under typical sea states. The effect of different installation vessel positions and key parameters of the clamping device on the dynamic response of the system during the WT module removal has been clarified. Based on the findings, preliminary recommendations are provided regarding the optimal positioning of the installation vessel and the optimal design parameters of the clamping device. Furthermore, an auxiliary sleeve has been proposed to facilitate the WT module removal. The results indicate that the application of the auxiliary sleeve can significantly improve the dynamic response of the system. The results of this study can serve as a reference for the design, installation, and removal of floating offshore wind turbines. Full article
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