Marine Structures: Future Trends and the Role of Universities
Open Access
- 1 March 2015
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Engineering
- Vol. 1 (1) , 131-138
Abstract
This paper emphasizes some of the challenges and trends associated with the future development of marine structures. Its main focus is on ways to improve the efficiency of energy-consuming ships, and on design challenges related to energy-producing offshore structures. This paper also discusses the analysis tools that are most needed to enable sustainable designs for future ships and offshore structures. The last section of the paper contains thoughts on the role of universities in education, research, and innovation regarding marine structures. It discusses curriculum requirements for maritime-technology education, basic research activities, and international cooperationKeywords
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