Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds
Scientists have discovered that ocean waves may become far more extreme and complex than previously imagined.
General Physics
Sep 18, 2024
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News on offshore structures
Artificial reef designed by engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage
The beautiful, gnarled, nooked-and-crannied reefs that surround tropical islands serve as a marine refuge and natural buffer against stormy seas. But as the effects of climate change bleach and break down coral reefs around ...
Ecology
Mar 26, 2024
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Study employs deep learning to explain extreme events
Identifying the underlying cause of extreme events such as floods, heavy downpours or tornados is immensely difficult and can take a concerted effort by scientists over several decades to arrive at feasible physical explanations.
General Physics
Oct 2, 2023
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'Cohesion researchers' unravel the mystery of hydrogen effects on materials
Hydrogen is considered an important energy carrier with the potential to reshape the energy landscape in the future. Distributing large amounts of hydrogen requires safe steel pipelines. Steel pipelines can become brittle ...
Materials Science
May 18, 2021
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Study shows human-built offshore structures can benefit seabirds
A team of researchers from several institutions in the U.K. has found evidence that suggests some seabirds may benefit from the existence of human-built offshore structures. In their paper published in the journal Communications ...
Long-lasting coatings for offshore renewable energy
EU researchers have developed an innovative and environmentally friendly new aluminium-based coating to provide protection for offshore energy installations.
Materials Science
Feb 1, 2016
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New test chamber making possible research into challenging 'geotechnical' problems
A test chamber developed at Purdue University allows engineers to simulate precisely what happens to soil underground during the installation of piles and other structural elements, a research tool for improving construction ...
Engineering
Jul 1, 2015
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Working under extreme conditions
The northward shift of Norway's oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures down to -30°C, storms, sleet and snow, and drift ice. And to the blackest night.
Earth Sciences
Nov 26, 2012
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Waste steel in the Gulf of Mexico
The huge tonnages of waste steel from decommissioned offshore oil and gas structures represents a serious problem for operators looking to recoup losses and avoid environmental harm. A way to calculate the weight of the problem ...
Other
Jun 10, 2010
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CSIRO researchers create giant waves -- virtually
(PhysOrg.com) -- CSIRO scientists have created 'rogue waves' more than 20 metres high and smashed them into virtual oil and gas production platforms to compare different mooring designs.
Computer Sciences
Dec 3, 2009
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