Experimental study of surface roughness effects on hydrodynamic characteristics of a submerged floating tunnel

• Published in: Applied ocean research Vol. 135; p. 103557
• Main Authors: Zou, P.X., Ruiter, N., Uijttewaal, W.S.J., Chen, X.X., Peters, D.J., Bricker, J.D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2023
• Subjects: Hydrodynamic forces; Marine fouling; Parametric shape; Roughness parameters; Submerged floating tunnel; Hydrodynamic forces; Submerged floating tunnel; Parametric shape; Marine fouling; Roughness parameters

Marine biofouling is a major concern in the operational performance of submerged floating tunnels (SFTs). The objective of this research is to investigate the effects of marine fouling (represented by surface roughness) on the hydrodynamic behavior of SFTs, including the hydrodynamic forces on the S...