Large floating structures: technological advances
This book surveys key projects that have seen the construction of large floating structures or have attained detailed conceptual designs. This compilation of key floating structures in a single volume captures the innovative features that mark the technological advances made in this field of engineering, and will provide a useful reference for ideas, analysis, design, and construction of these unique and emerging urban projects to offshore and marine engineers, urban planners, architects and st…
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- Full title :Large floating structures : technological advances / C.M. Wang, B.T. Wang, editors.
Summary
This book surveys key projects that have seen the construction of large floating structures or have attained detailed conceptual designs. This compilation of key floating structures in a single volume captures the innovative features that mark the technological advances made in this field of engineering, and will provide a useful reference for ideas, analysis, design, and construction of these unique and emerging urban projects to offshore and marine engineers, urban planners, architects and students.
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- Publication Date:©2015
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Springer
- Place of Publication:New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2015
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (334 pages) : : illustrations (some color), color map
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9789812871374, 9812871373
- oclc:ocn893680896
- LC Classification:TC1665
- Dewey Decimal:627.98
Table of Contents
Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; 1 Great Ideas Float to the Top; Abstract; 1 ... The Ocean as Our New Home; 2 ... Advantages of Floating Structures over Land Reclamation; 2.1 Rapid Deployment and Ease of Construction; 2.2 Flexibility in Deployment; 2.3 Suitable for Deep Water or Soft Sea Bed Conditions; 2.4 Relationship to Water Surface; 2.5 Earthquake Resistance; 2.6 Less Disruptive to Environment; 2.7 Modular Units Provide Extra Floor Space; 3 ... Science Behind Floating Structures; 3.1 Types of Floating Structures; 3.2 Movements, Stability and Forces on Floating Structures.
3.3 Design Considerations3.4 Materials; 3.5 Mooring Systems and Breakwaters; 4 ... Evolution of Floating Structures; 4.1 Floating Villages; 4.2 Floating Bridges; 4.2.1 Historical Floating Bridges; 4.2.2 Modern Floating Bridges; 4.3 Floating Ports, Docks and Piers; 4.4 Offshore Floating Structures for Oil Exploration, Extraction and Storage; 4.5 Floating Entertainment Facilities; 4.6 Floating Utility Plants; 5 ... Future Applications of Large Floating Structures; References; 2 Floating Performance Stage at the Marina Bay, Singapore; Abstract; 1 ... Introduction; 2 ... Engineering Challenge…
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