Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology

Wind-induced pressure plays a significant role in the safety and serviceability of tall buildings, slender vertical structures, and signboard hoardings.

The structural integrity and serviceability of existing structures may deteriorate over time due to aging, environmental exposure, material degradation, overloading, inadequate maintenance, and repeated operational stresses.

Offshore structures—including fixed steel jackets, topside modules, offshore wind turbine support structures, and floating systems—are designed to withstand combined gravity, environmental, seismic, and operational loads under substantial uncertainty and limited access for inspection and repair.

Aerodynamic performance of tall buildings is significant to structural safety and serviceability under wind. The major and minor aerodynamic changes of the tall building shape are compared with the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. 

Accurate prediction of hydrodynamic characteristics is essential for the design and performance assessment of underwater vehicles and offshore structures.

The growing recognition of underwater radiated noise (URN) as a significant marine pollutant necessitates the development of actionable management frameworks at the port level, where noise sources are concentrated, and impacts can be particularly acute. While international guidelines exist, a standardized methodology for ports to transition from assessment to implementation is lacking, particularly in regions with high biodiversity and developing maritime infrastructure.