A Collaborative Computational Project in Wave Structure Interaction

A Collaborative Computational Project in Wave Structure Interaction image

The Collaborative Computational Project in Wave Structure Interaction, funded by EPSRC, brings together two computational communities – fluid dynamics and structural mechanics. If you are interested in joining the community, get in touch or see what we've been up to.

Application Area

  • Offshore Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Maritime/Waterborne Transport/Shipping/Naval Architecture

Modelling Approach

  • Numerical

Physics

Fluid Mechanics

Air/Gas phase dynamics
  • Unsteady current
  • Steady current/wind
  • Still air/gas
Water/Fluid phase dynamics
  • Waves
  • Still water/fluid
  • Steady current
  • Unsteady current

Solid Mechanics

Geometry
  • Complex geometry
  • Basic geometry
Material Properties
  • Rigid
  • Elasticity
  • Plasticity
  • Granular
Body Motion
  • Free
  • Constrained
  • Restrained
  • Prescribed motion
Status
September 2015
September 2025
Active
Funder
Project link
Go to CCP-WSI website

Contributors

  • Ed Ransley
    University of Plymouth
  • Gemma Poulter
    STFC
  • Stephen Longshaw
    STFC
  • Wendi Liu
    STFC
  • Ling Qian
    Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Jun Zang
    University of Bath
  • Deborah Greaves
    University of Plymouth
  • Yeaw Chu Lee
    University of Plymouth
  • Qingwei Ma
    City, University of London
  • Gavin Tabor
    University of Exeter
  • Mohamed Rouainia
    Newcastle University
  • Lee Margettes
    University of Manchester
  • Omar Ahmed Mahfroze
    STFC
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Contact person
Ed Ransley
University of Plymouth
Mail Ed