Active Control of Floating Structures

Abstract

Many floating and semi-floating structures exist at present, from small heliports to large offshore drilling platforms. Furthermore, a wide variety of floating structures have been proposed, including offshore nuclear power plants, high-rise housing, and even airports. These applications have been proposed for floating structures since they would utilize space not otherwise available, and they would be isolated from earthquakes. Such structures are, however, subject to waves, which provide a continuous disturbance.