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13 articles for “coastal structures”
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Analysis of the Impact of Seabed Earthquakes on Coastal Structures and Foundation Design
Abstract: Earthquakes in the seabed occur with varying magnitudes. Seabed earthquakes cause a rapid rise in water levels, which can lead to flooding and structural damage. Therefore, when designing buildings near the seashore, it is essential to account for the additional load on columns due to water thrust. Earthquakes occurring at the seabed generate intense ground acceleration of varying magnitudes, significantly affecting water levels and inducing destructive flooding along coastal regions. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Design and Performance Considerations for Buildings in Coastal and Offshore Environments
Abstract: Buildings near coastal and offshore regions are exposed to extreme wind and seismic forces that govern structural design. In this study, a simplified assessment of wind and earthquake loads acting on a multistorey coastal building is presented. A wind velocity of 400 km/hr. is considered to represent severe cyclonic conditions. Using a unit weight of air of 12 N/m³, the cumulative wind thrust acting over a building height of 40 …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Service Life Prediction of Concretes Incorporated with Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Icrete with respect to Chloride Ion Penetration
Abstract: The reduced service life of concrete structures in coastal or de-icing salt conditions is commonly attributed to corrosion generated by chloride. Therefore, extensive research is being conducted to estimate the time taken for threshold chloride ions to reach the reinforcement and break the protective layer, initiating the corrosive process. This study conducted an experimental investigation on controlled concrete, concrete incorporating 50% GGBS, and concrete incorporating both 50% GGBS and 2% …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 214–226 Read article
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Marine Algal Fiber Reinforced Bio-Composites with Embedded Humidity Sensors for Coastal Smart Infrastructure
Abstract: The development of sustainable structural materials with integrated sensing capabilities has emerged as an effective strategy for improving the durability and resilience of coastal infrastructure exposed to aggressive marine environments. In this study, a multifunctional marine algal fiber reinforced bio-composite incorporating an embedded flexible humidity sensor was developed for real-time structural health monitoring applications. Marine macroalgae (Ulva lactuca) fibers were chemically functionalized using 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) to enhance fiber–matrix interfacial adhesion …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Integrated Remote Sensing Indices for Assessing Pre-Monsoon Water Scarcity Vulnerability in a Semi-Arid Coastal Ecosystem: A Case Study of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Freshwater availability fundamentally shapes the structure and function of dryland ecosystems, where evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation for most of the year. Protected areas in semiarid regions face intensifying hydrological stress from climate variability, growing wildlife populations, and resident human communities, yet systematic spatial assessments of water scarcity remain scarce for many critical habitats. The Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in coastal Gujarat, India, has recently become a secondary home for the endangered Asiatic …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Rising Temperatures and Surface Mass Loss in Greenland: Implications for Regional Glacier Dynamics and Global Sea Level Rise
Abstract: In Greenland, the ice sheet serves as one of the strongest indicators of global climate change, with consistently rising temperatures driving it toward an even more negative mass balance. Over the last two decades, warmer conditions have exacerbated surface melting, darkened ice, and resulted in feedback stimulating further loss. This study assesses how those temperature trends—particularly during summer peak months—have impacted the stability of Greenland's ice, and then, more importantly, …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Efficiency analysis of the floating breakwater with mooring system
Abstract: Floating structures are new advance method for the water based structures. Floating structures can eliminate land issue. The floating structures are being used since ancient time for emergency and temporary purposes. For permanent structures the floating structure should overcome and completely resistant to water forces i.e. wave forces, water current forces, and wind forces and water static forces. In which the wave forces and water forces are major forces which …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Punjab’s Wetlands as Inland Analogues of Marine Ecosystems: Status, Stressors and CommunityLed Conservation.
Abstract: Aquatic and wetland ecosystems in Punjab, India, represent ecologically significant yet increasingly degraded socioecological systems embedded within an intensively managed agrarian landscape. Despite their recognised importance, existing studies largely treat these systems using conventional freshwater ecological frameworks, with limited integration of microbiologically mediated processes and broader ecosystem theories. A key research gap, therefore, lies in the lack of interdisciplinary approaches that can holistically interpret wetland structure, function, and governance across …
Published in International Journal of Marine Life · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–51 Read article
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Embracing Health, Safety, and a Greener Environment in the Construction of Offshore Structures
Abstract: Offshore infrastructure (oil and gas platforms, offshore wind farms, subsea cables, ports, and associated works) plays a vital role in energy, communications, and trade. However, construction activities offshore create complex safety, public health and environmental risks from worker injuries and exposure to hazardous substances, to marine pollution and ecosystem damage with downstream human health effects. This paper reviews the hazards, regulatory and management frameworks, lessons from major incidents, and practical …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–41 Read article
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An Overview of New Coastal Research Vessel (N-CRV) Dry Dock and Construction
Abstract: A New Coastal Research Vessel (N-CRV) is a specialized ship designed for scientific research in fields like oceanography, geology, biology, and atmospheric studies, equipped with specific facilities and accommodations for sea missions. This paper discusses the coastal research ship dry-dock, construction, and design process, which involves three stages: concept, preliminary, and contract design. N-CRV must utilize scientific cruise, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) survey, deployment, data collection, and seawater sample collection …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Design of Maritime Empennage Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): A Comprehensive Study
Abstract: This project presents a comprehensive study on the design and development of a maritime empennage unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tailored for operations in coastal and naval environments. The primary objective is to engineer an efficient, stable, and mission-adaptable UAV with an optimized empennage configuration that enhances aerodynamic performance and control in maritime conditions. The study involves a systematic design process encompassing mission requirement analysis, conceptual and preliminary design, aerodynamic modeling, …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Strategies for Flood Mitigation
Abstract: The world has always experienced change. Water-too much or too little is the most common cause of migration and a city's downfall. The notable and significant distinction right now is that we are seeing it in real-time for the first time in human history. We contributed to the dangers that were produced, and we contributed to the remedies that will influence the pace and scope of change and disruption. We …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Floating Cities from Concept to Creation :Neighbourhood Guide to the Future Development
Abstract: Today cities are overpopulated and only 40% of space is left to house the world's population by 2050. Due to ever rising sea level 90% of coastal cities will be affected by flooding by the end of the century. This research aims to study about the floating city as a substitute. Floating cities shape to construct all of the infrastructure required for a water-based metropolis while also providing contextual space …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development Read article