Panda, SaleemaMonteiro, KaikeStavridou, N.Al-Behadili, Ali Kareem HiloGkantou, M.Veljkovic, Milan2026-08-212026-08-212025S. Panda et al. (2025): Numerical investigation of hinged connector performance in modular floating platforms, in: IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1552, 012021. DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1552/1/0120211755-13071755-1315https://hdl.handle.net/2183/49064Included in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 1552. Presented at CA20109 International Conference Modular Energy Islands for Sustainability and Resilience (MODENERLANDS’25) 03/09/2025 - 05/09/2025, Figueira-da-Foz, Portugal.[Abstract]: The conceptual design of modular floating energy islands involves the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, onto floating structures. These modular systems offer advantages, such as minimal environmental impact and adaptability to different coastal and environmental conditions. This study focuses on the design of connections between the floating modules. Hinged joints are identified as a promising connector type due to their balance of flexibility and strength. Advanced numerical simulations are employed to assess the hydrodynamic forces and structural responses of floating platforms. A hinged connection model is numerically developed and the simulated performance shows good agreement with published results. Subsequently, three different connection configurations are evaluated, and their responses are discussed. Among these, a three-hinge connection system is found to be efficient, minimising relative displacement between the platforms.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Hinged connectorModular floating platformsRenewable energyconference outputopen access10.1088/1755-1315/1552/1/012021