Ship and Offshore Structure Design in Climate Change Perspective

Ship and Offshore Structure Design in Climate Change Perspective

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This book summarizes results of longstanding research and scientific contributions from many projects and relevant working groups. It collects and evaluates wind and wave climate projections under changing climate having design needs and marine safety in focus. Potential impact of projected climate...

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Main Authors: Bitner-Gregersen, Elzbieta Maria (Author), Eide, Lars Ingolf (Author), Hørte, Torfinn (Author), Skjong, Rolf (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Climate Studies,
Subjects:
Statistics .
Climatology.
Security systems.
Statistics in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
Climate Sciences.
Security Science and Technology.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1.Abstract
  • 2.Introduction
  • 3.Climate Change and Variability
  • 4.Changes in Wind, Waves and Sea Water Level in the 20th Century
  • 5.Expected Changes in Wind, Waves and Sea Water Level in the 21st Century
  • 5.1. Changes in the Average Values and Extremes
  • 5.2 .Uncertainties
  • 6.Potential Impact on Design of Marine Structures
  • 6.1. Met-ocean Design Bases
  • 6.2.Risk-based Approach
  • 6.3.Illustration of Application
  • 7.Conclusions and Recommendations.

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