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Parametric Model for Generation and Analysis of Modular, Freeform Floating Island Networks, Constructed Using Flexibly Formed Buoycrete®

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A robust parametric model is presented that can generate different polygonal regular tilings or irregular networks of freeform, modular floating islands. The doubly curved geometry is possible by using Buoycrete, a neutrally buoyant, non-dissolvable concrete mix. This allows for floating bodies that are designed and optimized beyond what is traditionally possible with conventional construction. One output from the parametric model, a single module designed for North Sea conditions, is evaluated using diffraction and CFD analysis to inform the parametric model and to demonstrate the potential of our approach.

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  • Parametric modelling
  • Flexible formwork
  • Buoycrete
  • CFD
  • Floating island

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  1. Summum Engineering, Van Vollenhovenstraat 14, 3016 BH, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Diederik Veenendaal

  2. LeadingEDGE Marine Engineering, Bernardus Gewinstraat 14C, 3031 SE, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Marco Bovio

  3. Boskalis Research and Development, Rosmolenweg 20, 3356 LK, Papendrecht, The Netherlands

    Oscar Sainz Avila & Guido Visch

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  1. Faculty of Architecture, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland

    Dr. Łukasz Piątek

  2. Floating Solutions LLP, Singapore, Singapore

    Soon Heng Lim

  3. School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

    Prof. Chien Ming Wang

  4. Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Dr. Rutger de Graaf-van Dinther

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Veenendaal, D., Bovio, M., Avila, O.S., Visch, G. (2022). Parametric Model for Generation and Analysis of Modular, Freeform Floating Island Networks, Constructed Using Flexibly Formed Buoycrete®. In: Piątek, Ł., Lim, S.H., Wang, C.M., de Graaf-van Dinther, R. (eds) WCFS2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 158. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2256-4_7

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