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Mega-Float
The Mega-Float project is a pontoon-type Very Large Floating Structure that was designed for deployment in protected waters such as in a large bay. It consists of a floating structure, a mooring system, and access infrastructure. While construction of a breakwater was contemplated, the existing breakwater around the site was found to be sufficient. Unlike conventional ships where the response is dominated by rigid-body motions, the response of the Mega-Float is dominated by hydroelastic responses because of its thin mat-like configuration. A 6-year research project was conducted in Japan with the aim of developing the fundamental design, construction, and operational technologies in Phase I (1995–1997) and a corroborative study on the use of the Mega-Float as an airport in Phase II (1998–2001). This chapter gives an overview of the Mega-float research project including its purpose and achievements.
Mega-Float
The Mega-Float project is a pontoon-type Very Large Floating Structure that was designed for deployment in protected waters such as in a large bay. It consists of a floating structure, a mooring system, and access infrastructure. While construction of a breakwater was contemplated, the existing breakwater around the site was found to be sufficient. Unlike conventional ships where the response is dominated by rigid-body motions, the response of the Mega-Float is dominated by hydroelastic responses because of its thin mat-like configuration. A 6-year research project was conducted in Japan with the aim of developing the fundamental design, construction, and operational technologies in Phase I (1995–1997) and a corroborative study on the use of the Mega-Float as an airport in Phase II (1998–2001). This chapter gives an overview of the Mega-float research project including its purpose and achievements.
Mega-Float
Ocean Engineering & Oceanography
Wang, C.M. (editor) / Wang, B.T. (editor) / Fujikubo, M. (author) / Suzuki, H. (author)
2014-09-07
23 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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| Online Contents | 1998
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| Tema Archive | 2001
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| Online Contents | 1998