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| The selection of materials and the structural design of artificial habitats are fundamental to ensuring both environmental compatibility and long-term viability. For this project, concrete has been identified as the primary material due to its exceptional durability and its proven track record in underwater construction. Its capacity to provide structural integrity against significant environmental stressors—such as salinity, strong currents, and wave action—makes it the industry standard for creating resilient marine foundations. While the chemical properties of concrete, particularly its initial pH levels, have historically been a point of debate, recent research has shifted the focus toward a more nuanced understanding of its behavior in open marine environments [(KNOESTER2024)]. | The selection of materials and the structural design of artificial habitats are fundamental to ensuring both environmental compatibility and long-term viability. For this project, concrete has been identified as the primary material due to its exceptional durability and its proven track record in underwater construction. Its capacity to provide structural integrity against significant environmental stressors—such as salinity, strong currents, and wave action—makes it the industry standard for creating resilient marine foundations. While the chemical properties of concrete, particularly its initial pH levels, have historically been a point of debate, recent research has shifted the focus toward a more nuanced understanding of its behavior in open marine environments [(KNOESTER2024)]. | ||
| - | Studies indicate that the high alkalinity of newly submerged concrete (typically between 12–14) is rapidly diluted by seawater, resulting in no significant long-term detriment to coral growth or benthic colonization [(KNOESTER2024)]. This suggests that ecological success depends less on extended curing periods or pH-neutral mixtures and more on the physical attributes of the habitat. Consequently, | + | Studies indicate that the high alkalinity of newly submerged concrete (typically between 12–14) is rapidly diluted by seawater, resulting in no significant long-term detriment to coral growth or benthic colonization [(KNOESTER2024)]. This suggests that ecological success depends less on extended curing periods or pH-neutral mixtures and more on the physical attributes of the habitat. Consequently, |
| Based on the research and articles reviewed, the following subsection evaluates different material options—ranging from traditional foundations to innovative biocompatible substrates—from which the selection for the most suitable components will be done for this specific implementation. | Based on the research and articles reviewed, the following subsection evaluates different material options—ranging from traditional foundations to innovative biocompatible substrates—from which the selection for the most suitable components will be done for this specific implementation. | ||
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| - | - Option 1 :One possible option is to combine basalt fabric reinforcement with reused concrete or industrial waste. However, the pH level must be tested to ensure that the material is suitable for water exposure. | + | - Option 1: One possible option is to combine basalt fabric reinforcement with reused concrete or industrial waste. However, the pH level must be tested to ensure that the material is suitable for water exposure. |
| * **Pros** It is similar to the actual product and cuts down on costs. | * **Pros** It is similar to the actual product and cuts down on costs. | ||
| * **Cons** It is impossible to modify the model design and there is no marketing advantage because it is not different from existing business. | * **Cons** It is impossible to modify the model design and there is no marketing advantage because it is not different from existing business. | ||
| - | - Option 2 : Polymer clay can be shaped into the desired model and then hardened by baking it in an oven. | + | - Option 2: Polymer clay can be shaped into the desired model and then hardened by baking it in an oven. |
| * **Pros** It is possible to be mini version of the actual model in any shape and cuts down on costs. | * **Pros** It is possible to be mini version of the actual model in any shape and cuts down on costs. | ||
| * **Cons** There are size limitations depending on the oven and it is different from the model of actual project so not sure if it will approve. | * **Cons** There are size limitations depending on the oven and it is different from the model of actual project so not sure if it will approve. | ||
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| === 2.5.2 Sensor placements === | === 2.5.2 Sensor placements === | ||
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| ==== 2.6 Summary ==== | ==== 2.6 Summary ==== | ||
| - | Chapter 2 gives an overview of existing artificial reef concepts, relevant companies, material choices, sensor challenges, and biological and geographical factors. It shows that Maris Habitats differs from many existing solutions by combining modular reef blocks with a removable | + | Chapter 2 gives an overview of existing artificial reef concepts, relevant companies, material choices, sensor challenges, and biological and geographical factors. It shows that Maris Habitats differs from many existing solutions by combining modular reef blocks with a removable |