Applied ocean mechanics for structural engineering and climate adaptation Shengzhe Wang

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wang, Shengzhe (Of University of Colorado Denver), author.

Series:

Synthesis lectures on ocean systems engineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Offshore structures--Design and construction.

Offshore structures.

Sustainable architecture--Design and construction.

Sustainable architecture.

Ocean engineering.

Environmental engineering.

environmental engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer Nature [2026]

Summary:

"This book introduces the theory and applications of ocean mechanics at a senior undergraduate or graduate level without assuming prior knowledge of hydrodynamics, wave theory, or related subjects. The objective is to equip students, educators, researchers, and designers with the necessary tools to promote infrastructure solutions that are more resilient and adaptable to ocean hazards exacerbated by a changing climate. The book contains four main sections: (1) mathematical fundamentals, (2) mechanics of surface waves, (3) wave interactions with fixed structures, and (4) wave interactions with floating structures. The first chapters review important mathematical concepts relating to fluid dynamics before introducing the fundamental mechanics of surface gravity waves. Readers are next introduced to the prediction of wave forces on different structural systems produced by wind-driven waves and tsunamis. Theories pertaining to wave attenuation over submerged vegetation are further presented to demonstrate the potential of “green” infrastructure as a sustainable approach to climate adaptation. The final chapters introduce the design of floating structures, with discussions focusing on hydrostatic stability, rigid-body dynamics, as well as comfort criteria for floating buildings"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

Introduction to fluid dynamics

The Navier–Stokes and Bernoulli equations

Linear wave theory and surface gravity waves

Wave energetics

The shallow-water equations

Irregular waves and the wave spectrum

Experimental generation of surface waves

Wind and waves in tropical cyclones

Wave shoaling and breaking

Hydrostatic forces

Wave forces on walls

Extra topics on breaking wave forces on walls

Wave forces on piles

Tsunami forces on overland structures

Wave attenuation over vegetated terrain

Extra topics on wave attenuation over vegetated terrain

Static analysis and stability of floating structures

Rigid-body dynamics of floating structures

Dynamics of floating structures under regular waves

Dynamics of floating structures under irregular waves

Floating breakwaters for wave attenuation

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed April 22, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Wang, Shengzhe (Of University of Colorado Denver) Applied ocean mechanics for structural engineering and climate adaptation

ISBN:

9783032181992

3032181992

OCLC:

1586471880

Access Restriction:

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