A conceptual floating alternative to land reclamation for application in congested island states and coastal cities of Malaysia

• Main Authors: Eik, L.H., Liew, S.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2014
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84912121695&doi=10.1109%2fISTMET.2014.6936512&partnerID=40&md5=1dff70539c32513612925ef8defe5542; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/31109/

It is a well-known fact that water covers approximately two thirds of the world's surface. For small, congested island states like that of Penang Island in Malaysia, the act of expanding its land area through reclamation of shallow coastal seas is a common sight. However, despite proven economi...