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Wave–Structure Interaction: Research, Modeling and Future Application

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 1047

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Department of Marine Technology, Newcastle University in Singapore, Singapore 599493, Singapore
Interests: wave–structure interactions; computational fluid dynamics; wave overtopping; offshore aquaculture; marine renewable energy
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Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), Singapore 118411, Singapore
Interests: wave-structure interactions; ship waves; sloshing; marine aquaculture

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School of Ship and Ocean Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
Interests: marine hydrodynamics; CFD; machine learning

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Dear Colleagues,

Wave–structure interaction is a pivotal area in coastal and ocean engineering, encompassing a diverse range of research topics. From breakwater design to advancing marine renewable energy devices and enhancing offshore aquaculture systems, this field is integral to the development of innovative marine technology and infrastructure. A thorough understanding of the interaction between water waves (including regular, irregular, shallow water, and breaking waves etc.) and coastal and marine structures is vital for technological and infrastructural advancements in marine environments.

We are excited to invite you to contribute to our forthcoming Special Issue of Water, which will focus on the research, modeling, and future applications of wave–structure interaction. We welcome submissions covering any aspect of this field. This includes, but is not limited to, laboratory or field experiments, Eulerian and Lagrangian numerical modeling approaches, and the application of machine learning techniques. We encourage you to share your expertise on a specific topic within this domain. Papers that provide an overview of a particular research area and highlight the current and future challenges associated with these topics are also welcome.

Dr. Hui Liang
Dr. Chen Hao
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Dr. Yong Zhao
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Keywords

  • wave–structure interaction
  • ocean engineering
  • coastal engineering
  • wave overtopping
  • breaking wave
  • CFD
  • BEM
  • marine renewable energy
  • offshore aquaculture

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Applications of RIM-Based Flow Visualization in Fluid-Solid Interaction Problems: A Review of Formulations and Prospects
by Hanqi Zeng, Deping Cao, Hao Chen, Qi Chai and Tianze Lu
Water 2024, 16(14), 2055; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16142055 - 20 Jul 2024
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Over the past three decades, optical visualization measurements based on the Refractive Index Match (RIM) method have played a significant role in the experimental studies of fluid-solid interaction. The RIM method, which coordinates the refractive indices of the liquid and solid materials in [...] Read more.
Over the past three decades, optical visualization measurements based on the Refractive Index Match (RIM) method have played a significant role in the experimental studies of fluid-solid interaction. The RIM method, which coordinates the refractive indices of the liquid and solid materials in the experiment, dramatically reduces the observation error due to optical refraction. However, the existing literature on RIM has not systematically reviewed the various applications of this technique. This review aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive overview of the RIM technique, examining its role in material selection for fluid-solid interaction studies, and scrutinizing its applications across various engineering disciplines. The paper begins with a brief introduction to the RIM technique and then turns to material selection and its various applications in fluid-solid interaction. It also enumerates and analyzes specific RIM-based optical measurement techniques such as Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDA), Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV), and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) from various research perspectives in previous studies. In addition, it summarizes RIM formulations categorized by different applications in liquid-solid interaction fields. RIM-based measurement techniques generally offer intuitive, non-intrusive, cost-effective, and convenient advantages over traditional methods. The paper also critically evaluates the strengths and limitations of different materials used in RIM experiments and suggests directions for future research, emphasizing the need to develop environmentally friendly and cost-effective RIM materials. Full article
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