SFSS Webinar on “Floating Environmental Deck Structures: Design & Construction Challenges” by Mr Colin Yip

Near shore floating structures allow marine spaces to be used for social purposes in urban and industrial areas as well as in infrastructure development. Although near shore floating structure technology is well-established, such structures are largely developed using steel or FRP composite material. In contrast, post-tensioning and reinforced concrete are extensively used for industrial and infrastructural applications, such as deep offshore marine and coastal protection structures. This presentation shall discuss the environmental impact, design and construction challenges of Singapore’s first floating concrete environmental structures. It shall also highlight the advantages of these structures and the various possible applications. The presentation is expected to promote understanding of how floating structures using structural post-tensioned concrete in any desired direction can resist stress from heavy and complex loads. Knowing how these structures work is increasingly crucial given their cost, durability and sustainability, as well as the need to innovate in the use of structural concrete in marine environments. Overall, the presentation of Singapore’s First Residential Floating environmental deck aims to provide innovative technology for coastal nearshore development which adapts to sea level rise to address land shortages and the threat of climate change is expected to contribute to the development of floating structure development in Singapore.