ANALYTICAL MODEL FOR ICE-STRUCTURE INTERACTION

In an effort to predict ice-structure interaction, a simple mechanism is proposed. The structure is represented by a spring-mass system and the ice is replaced by a succession of elastic-brittle elements which impinge on the structure at a rate determined by the relative motion between the ice and the structure. A computer program is used to solve for the dynamic response of the structure. A number of test cases and variations have been solved, and the results compared with limited laboratory and field measurements.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Matlock, H
  • Dawkins, W P
  • Panak, J J
• Publication Date: 1971-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 1083-92
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways and Harbors Division
  • Volume: 97
  • Issue Number: EM4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Force; Ice; Ice floes; Loads; Structural analysis; Structural mechanics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Structural response
• Old TRIS Terms: Ice forces on structures; Ice loads
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00032173
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 8282
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 21 1972 12:00AM