Pravin M. Sarwade,
Vaibhav B. Chavan,
- Student,, Department of Civil, Shreeyash College of Engineering & Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, ,
- Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Shreeyash College of Engineering & Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, ,
Abstract
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Floating pontoons are the new advanced method and technology in the construction industry. Land
issues are very common issues in various countries. Constructing on and in the waters is the only option
to overcome the land issue. Also, the construction of the bridges and other water-based structures can
be constructed by using pontoons. Pontoons have been used in construction since ancient times. This
includes temporary bridges and small shelters. It’s also used by the military in emergency situations.
In this study, the details of the pontoons prepared from concrete that are used in the water-based
construction are discussed. Pontoons are basically exposed to three main forces: water current forces,
wave forces, and wind forces. This study focused on the stability of the pontoons under application of
the forces and helps understand the nature of the pontoon construction with floating breakwater.
Floating breakwaters are used to reduce the wave intensity and the intensity of the wave force. In this
study, the behavior of the pontoon in relative depth of waters. And observe the results of the waves and
water currents on each level of the pontoon depth. The waves are stronger and produce a higher effect
on the surface than the bottom layers of the same waters. The same wave has lowered magnitude and
wave height at the bottom levels of the waters compared with the surface of the waters. The mooring
system is provided from the bottom topography of the seabed or land. By using strong cables, these
cables are connected strongly between the pontoon and fixed support.
Keywords: Pontoon, floating structure, floating breakwater, mooring system, constructing on waters
[This article belongs to Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management (jowrem)]
Pravin M. Sarwade, Vaibhav B. Chavan. Stability Analysis of Pontoons Under Breakwater and Mooring System. Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management. 2024; 11(02):29-37.
Pravin M. Sarwade, Vaibhav B. Chavan. Stability Analysis of Pontoons Under Breakwater and Mooring System. Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management. 2024; 11(02):29-37. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jowrem/article=2024/view=170528
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Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | July 17, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 24, 2024 |
| Published | July 26, 2024 |