Notes on contributors |
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Preface |
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Colonization of the ocean and VLFS technology |
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1 | (20) |
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Colonization of ocean space |
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1 | (1) |
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2 | (1) |
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Advantages posed by ocean space colonization |
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3 | (4) |
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Evolution of VLFS technology |
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7 | (1) |
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Advantages of VLFS technology |
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8 | (6) |
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Current applications of VLFS technology |
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14 | (4) |
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18 | (3) |
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19 | (2) |
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Wave phenomenon and properties |
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21 | (14) |
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Small amplitude wave theory |
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21 | (3) |
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Pressures of fluid motion |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (2) |
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Descriptions of irregular waves |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (3) |
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32 | (1) |
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33 | (2) |
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Hydroelastic analysis of VLFS |
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35 | (31) |
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35 | (3) |
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Hydroelastic analysis of a floating 2-D plate |
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38 | (12) |
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Hydroelastic analysis of a VLFS in variable water depth |
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50 | (12) |
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62 | (4) |
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62 | (4) |
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Structural analysis and design of VLFS |
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66 | (24) |
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66 | (1) |
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Structural design of a VLFS |
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67 | (4) |
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Elastic response analysis |
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71 | (7) |
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78 | (8) |
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86 | (4) |
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Appendix: Moment-curvature relationship of VLFS unit structure |
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86 | (2) |
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88 | (2) |
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Analysis and design of station-keeping systems |
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90 | (22) |
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90 | (1) |
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Load-deformation characteristics of devices |
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91 | (10) |
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Estimation of mooring force |
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101 | (5) |
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Design of station-keeping systems |
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106 | (3) |
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Construction of station-keeping systems |
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109 | (1) |
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Maintenance of station-keeping systems |
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110 | (2) |
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110 | (2) |
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Analysis and design of breakwaters |
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112 | (29) |
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112 | (3) |
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115 | (3) |
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118 | (4) |
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122 | (7) |
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129 | (12) |
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139 | (2) |
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Model experiments for VLFS |
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141 | (24) |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (7) |
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149 | (2) |
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151 | (2) |
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Example of model experiments of VLFS |
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153 | (8) |
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161 | (4) |
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163 | (2) |
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Maintenance and anti-corrosion systems |
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165 | (39) |
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165 | (1) |
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Long-term deterioration and reliability of structures |
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165 | (3) |
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Background, scope, and concepts in maintenance of structures |
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168 | (2) |
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170 | (5) |
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175 | (2) |
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Performance-based design and the LCC |
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177 | (1) |
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Effect of restriction on budget for repair and long-term budgeting plan |
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178 | (3) |
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Items for maintenance peculiar to floating structures |
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181 | (2) |
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Inspection for damage caused under abnormal conditions |
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183 | (1) |
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Paint coating strategy for offshore steel structures |
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183 | (15) |
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198 | (6) |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (3) |
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Research and development of VLFS |
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204 | (25) |
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204 | (1) |
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Applications and history of pontoon-type VLFS |
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204 | (5) |
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Technological Research Association of Mega-Float |
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209 | (14) |
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Research and projects after TRAM |
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223 | (6) |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (3) |
Index |
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