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 65
Special Issue Editor
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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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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