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Floating Forest - a breakwater for protecting the Australian coastline (2017–2021)

Abstract:
The objective is to develop innovative and optimal structural, materials and foundation solutions for a very large floating forest that will act as a mega breakwater and windbreaker to protect the Australian coastline from increasing strong waves and winds caused by climate change. This requires the evaluation of structural and environmental loads, development of innovative concepts and optimal structural solutions, design, materials, and foundation. These will drive advances in very large floating structure technology, hydroelasticity, nanotechnology, concrete technology and impact engineering for the next generation of an upskilled workforce. Australian researchers and international renowned experts will cooperate in the project.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:
Funded by:
Australian Research Council