Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology
Volume 13, Issue 2 (2026)
Table of contents
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Grid Sensitivity and Its Impact on the Hydrodynamics of a Submerged Vessel
Abstract: Accurate prediction of hydrodynamic characteristics is essential for the design and performance assessment of underwater vehicles and offshore structures. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has emerged as an effective tool for analyzing fluid flow behavior around submerged bodies, enabling detailed evaluation of pressure distribution, drag forces, and flow patterns. In this study, the effect of mesh refinement on the hydrodynamic analysis of a DRDC-STR submarine nose section was investigated using ANSYS …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Detection and Assessment of Structural Weaknesses in Existing Offshore Structures
Abstract: The structural integrity and serviceability of existing structures may deteriorate over time due to aging, environmental exposure, material degradation, overloading, inadequate maintenance, and repeated operational stresses. Early identification of structural deficiencies is essential for preventing progressive damage and ensuring safe and reliable performance throughout the service life of a structure. This study presents a systematic structural condition assessment of an existing structure using visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 52–69 Read article
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Wind Pressure Analysis on the Selected Structure Using IS 875 (Part 3) 2015 and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Abstract: Wind-induced pressure plays a significant role in the safety and serviceability of tall buildings, slender vertical structures, and signboard hoardings. Currently, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has become an effective supplemental tool in the analysis of the interaction of wind and structures. This paper presents a unified comparative study integrating multiple investigations various modal (ⅰ) Tall rectangular building (50 m × 50 m × 150 m), (ⅱ) Rectangular Building (18 m …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Comparative CFD Analysis of Major and Minor Aerodynamic Modifications for Tall Building Shapes under Wind Loading
Abstract: Aerodynamic performance of tall buildings is significant to structural safety and serviceability under wind. The major and minor aerodynamic changes of the tall building shape are compared with the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. The base model was a rectangle of 75 m × 75 m × 300 m. Various aerodynamic modifications of shapes were examined: circular, elliptical, tapered, twisted, rounded-corner, and chamfered-corner shapes. Simulations were carried out in the …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 9–35 Read article