Dynamics of Marine Structures
Including Random Waves Theory and Probabilistic Design Techniques
- 1st Edition - July 30, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Yingguang Wang
- Language: English
The ability to estimate and characterize ocean and sea structures’ dynamic behavior under wave-excitation forces is an underlying element of contemporary, optimized marine en… Read more
The ability to estimate and characterize ocean and sea structures’ dynamic behavior under wave-excitation forces is an underlying element of contemporary, optimized marine engineering design. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Random Waves and Dynamics Modeling for Optimized Design of Marine Structures begins by outlining foundational concepts of stochastic wave theory to facilitate cardinal understanding of nonlinear dynamical systems in the marine environment that respond to complex interactions with a wide range of factors. It goes on to illustrate in detail up-to-date statistical methods and hydro-elastic numerical modeling techniques to accurately predict extreme responses and operating limits of marine structures, and it then concludes with comprehensive practical guidance for readers undertaking marine structural design work for a variety of marine structures, including ships, sea walls, vertical breakwaters, harbors, and offshore energy facilities.
The volume also reviews literature and summarizes the latest applied research investigations for students, researchers, and professional engineers alike, paving the way for further advancements in next-generation marine construction in support of global sustainable development targets.
· Provides techniques for digital simulation of 2D and 3D random ocean waves.
· Uses environmental contour methods for structural reliability analysis.
· Applies insights to optimize design for more structurally safe and reliable marine structures.
Postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in ocean and coastal engineering; civil and structural engineering; naval architecture and marine engineering; offshore engineering; and advanced mechanical engineering programs specifically orientated to hydrodynamics/fluid mechanics.
Part I: Random Waves
Chapter 1: Introduction to ocean waves at random seas
Chapter 2: Spectral analysis of long-crested and short-crested random ocean wavesChapter 3. Probability distributions of a single wave parameter
Chapter 4. Joint probability distributions of wave parameters
Chapter 5. Analysis and prediction of long-term sea severity
Chapter 6. Predicting design extreme wave values
Chapter 7. Rogue waves
Chapter 8. Non-Gaussian ocean waves
Chapter 9. Stochastic Lagrange waves
Part II: Dynamics of Marine Structures
Chapter 10. Statistical responses for single degree of freedom linear marine structures
Chapter 11. Statistical responses for multi-degree of freedom linear marine structures
Chapter 12. Statistical responses for nonlinear marine structures
Chapter 13. Statistical responses for continuous systemsChapter 14. Short-term and long-term response extremes
Part III: Design of Marine Structures
Chapter 15. Introduction to design of marine structures
Chapter 16. Design of ships
Chapter 17. Design of seawalls
Chapter 18. Design of vertical breakwaters
Chapter 19. Design for harbor tranquility
Chapter 20. Design of offshore energy facilities
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 30, 2026
- Language: English
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