Interaction between Waves and Maritime Structures

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue addresses the theoretical and experimental studies on the interaction between waves and maritime structures, such as ports (e.g., vertical, composite, and floating and rubble mound breakwaters), coastal defenses (e.g., revetments, groins, low crested structures, and dunes), or innovative designs fostering the sustainable development of the maritime environment (including wave energy converters).

The wave structure interaction encompasses phenomena from a medium (e.g., port wave penetration, wave induced circulations, and run-up on beaches) to local scale (e.g., wave transmission and reflection, overtopping, wave run-up, and quasi-static and impact loads). Investigations on the stability of the structures in relation to the wave action, dynamics of moored floaters, and geotechnical aspects related to maritime structures, are fully consistent with the scopes of the Issue.

This call welcomes theoretical analyses, case studies, physical and numerical model investigations, and simplified and practical approaches to improve the state-of-art on the complex world of the maritime structure design, highlighting possible routes for reducing uncertainties and risks. Studies with clear practical fallouts and specific design guidelines are encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Mariano Buccino
Prof. Dr. Luca Martinelli
Guest Editors

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