ICEBREAKER SIMULATION

A brief discussion is given of the ways an icebreaker breaks ice. Since the icebreaking process is so complex, the solution of a mathematical model does not appear to be feasible. As an alternative, it is suggested that physical models be used to design icebreakers. The appropriate scaling laws for physical models are developed and their practical limitation discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

  72 Lyme Road
  Hanover, NH  United States  03755-1290
• Authors:
  • Nevel, D
• Publication Date: 1977-7

Media Info

• Pagination: 13 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Differential equations; Ice; Ice phenomena; Icebreakers; Icebreaking; Mathematical models; Poisson ratio; Prototypes; Ship motion; Ships; Simulation; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ice breakup; Scaling laws; Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: Model theory
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168502
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: CRREL-77-16
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1978 12:00AM