2025 Journal Article Development of a coupled time-domain model for complexly moored multi-body system with application in catamaran float-over deck installationZou, Meiyan, Chen, ChuanZheng, Chen, Mingsheng, Xiao, Panpan, Ouyang, Mingjun, Tang, Yichang, Zhao, Wenhua and Tian, Xinliang (2025). Development of a coupled time-domain model for complexly moored multi-body system with application in catamaran float-over deck installation. Marine Structures, 103 103849, 103849. doi: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2025.103849 |
2025 Journal Article The second order wave drift load impact on fender-hawser system of FLNG-LNGC side-by-side offloadingMeng, Xinglong, Li, Binbin, Zhao, Wenhua and Chen, Xiaobo (2025). The second order wave drift load impact on fender-hawser system of FLNG-LNGC side-by-side offloading. Ocean Engineering, 335 121710, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.121710 |
2025 Journal Article Motion of a barge beside a fixed box: Improved relative velocity roll damping estimates, and experimentsWang, Yutao, Wolgamot, Hugh and Zhao, Wenhua (2025). Motion of a barge beside a fixed box: Improved relative velocity roll damping estimates, and experiments. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 135 104319, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2025.104319 |
2025 Journal Article Advancing insights into structural response phenomena in semi-submersible floating wind turbine hulls through model testingMa, Yueyuan, Cheng, Zhengshun, Wang, Shuaishuai, Zhao, Wenhua, Cui, Minghao and Chen, Peng (2025). Advancing insights into structural response phenomena in semi-submersible floating wind turbine hulls through model testing. Ocean Engineering, 325 120841, 120841-325. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.120841 |
2025 Journal Article A comparison of linear and nonlinear 3D semi-Lagrangian motion of moored Waverider and Spotter wave buoysDing, Yue, Taylor, Paul H., Hlophe, Thobani and Zhao, Wenhua (2025). A comparison of linear and nonlinear 3D semi-Lagrangian motion of moored Waverider and Spotter wave buoys. Coastal Engineering, 196 104661. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2024.104661 |
2025 Journal Article Dynamic analysis to reduce the cost for fixed offshore wind energy turbinesMa, Yuxiang, Zhao, Rubo, Zhao, Wenhua, Tai, Bing and Dong, Guohai (2025). Dynamic analysis to reduce the cost for fixed offshore wind energy turbines. Applied Energy, 378 (Part A) 124804. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124804 |
2024 Journal Article Design and modeling of an eco-friendly anchored fish aggregating device with artificial reef subjected to wave and currentZhang, Tongzheng, Zhao, Wenhua, Zhou, Cheng, Zhao, Fenfang and Wan, Rong (2024). Design and modeling of an eco-friendly anchored fish aggregating device with artificial reef subjected to wave and current. Ocean Engineering, 313 119599, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.119599 |
2024 Journal Article Hydrodynamic performance of a monopile offshore wind turbine in extreme wave groupsZhao, Rubo, Zhao, Wenhua, Ma, Yuxiang, Tai, Bing and Dong, Guohai (2024). Hydrodynamic performance of a monopile offshore wind turbine in extreme wave groups. Ocean Engineering, 312 119328, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.119328 |
2024 Journal Article AI-based dynamic avoidance in deep-sea miningChen, Qihang, Yang, Jianmin, Zhao, Wenhua, Tao, Longbin, Mao, Jinghang and Lu, Changyu (2024). AI-based dynamic avoidance in deep-sea mining. Ocean Engineering, 311 118945, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.118945 |
2024 Journal Article Phase-resolved wave prediction with varying buoy positions in the field using machine learning-based methodsChen, Jialun, Hlophe, Thobani, Gunawan, David, Taylor, Paul H., Milne, Ian A. and Zhao, Wenhua (2024). Phase-resolved wave prediction with varying buoy positions in the field using machine learning-based methods. Ocean Engineering, 307 118107, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.118107 |
2024 Journal Article Experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of a multi-DOF WEC-type floating breakwaterZhou, Binzhen, Lin, Chusen, Huang, Xu, Zhang, Hengming, Zhao, Wenhua, Zhu, Songye and Jin, Peng (2024). Experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of a multi-DOF WEC-type floating breakwater. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 202 114694, 114694-202. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114694 |
2024 Journal Article Weakly nonlinear surface wave prediction using a data-driven method with the help of physical understandingChen, Jialun, Milne, Ian A., Gunawan, David, Taylor, Paul H. and Zhao, Wenhua (2024). Weakly nonlinear surface wave prediction using a data-driven method with the help of physical understanding. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 146 (4) 041201, 4. doi: 10.1115/1.4064109 |
2024 Journal Article An experimental study on global motions and structural internal loads of a 5 MW floating wind turbine supported on a multi-segment semi-submersible hull in shallow waterMa, Yueyuan, Deng, Shi, Wang, Shuaishuai, Chen, Peng, Zhao, Wenhua and Cheng, Zhengshun (2024). An experimental study on global motions and structural internal loads of a 5 MW floating wind turbine supported on a multi-segment semi-submersible hull in shallow water. Marine Structures, 95 103582, 95. doi: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2024.103582 |
2024 Journal Article Algorithms for dynamic control of a deep-sea mining vehicle based on deep reinforcement learningChen, Qihang, Yang, Jianmin, Zhao, Wenhua, Tao, Longbin, Mao, Jinghang and Li, Zhiyuan (2024). Algorithms for dynamic control of a deep-sea mining vehicle based on deep reinforcement learning. Ocean Engineering, 298 117199, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117199 |
2024 Journal Article Experimental and numerical investigation of gap resonances between side-by-side fixed barges under beam sea excitationZou, Meiyan, Chen, Mingsheng, Zhu, Ling, Yun, Qihao, Zhao, Wenhua, Liang, Qiyu and Zhao, Yanjie (2024). Experimental and numerical investigation of gap resonances between side-by-side fixed barges under beam sea excitation. Ocean Engineering, 297 117150, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117150 |
2024 Journal Article What a wave buoy actually measures in 3D: analysis of a mild sea stateDing, Yue, Taylor, Paul H., Zhao, Wenhua and Dory, Jean-Noel (2024). What a wave buoy actually measures in 3D: analysis of a mild sea state. Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 146 (2) 021203, 2. doi: 10.1115/1.4064110 |
2024 Journal Article A fully coupled time domain model capturing nonlinear dynamics of float-over deck installationChen, Mingsheng, Zou, Meiyan, Zhu, Ling, Ouyang, MingJun, Liang, Qiyu and Zhao, Wenhua (2024). A fully coupled time domain model capturing nonlinear dynamics of float-over deck installation. Ocean Engineering, 293 116721, 1-26. doi: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.116721 |
2024 Conference Publication Vessel motion during side-by-side offloading: comparison of field data and numerical modelWang, Yutao, Wolgamot, Hugh, Zhao, Wenhua, Draper, Scott and Watson, Phillip (2024). Vessel motion during side-by-side offloading: comparison of field data and numerical model. ASME 2024: 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Singapore, Singapore, 9-14 June 2024. New York, NY, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). doi: 10.1115/OMAE2024-128336 |
2024 Conference Publication Hydrodynamic performance of 2D undulating fins under flow excitation near the free surfaceLiu, Chenxiang, Wang, Chenglong, Zhang, Xiantao and Zhao, Wenhua (2024). Hydrodynamic performance of 2D undulating fins under flow excitation near the free surface. 34th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Rhodes, Greece, 16 - 21 June 2024. Mountain View, CA, United States: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers. |
2024 Conference Publication Design analysis of shared mooring for floating offshore wind farmLi, Binbin, Wang, Chenyu, Yang, Lei and Zhao, Wenhua (2024). Design analysis of shared mooring for floating offshore wind farm. ASME 2024 43rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Singapore, Singapore, 9 June - 14 July 2024. New York, NY, United States: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/OMAE2024-121537 |