NEW METHODS IN ICEBREAKING

Following a brief general history of icebreakers and their differing operational roles, research and development in icebreaking technology since 1950 is reviewed. Model testing techniques in use at the icebreaking tank of the HSVA are described. The properties of synthetic ice and natural ice are compared and a description is given of an experimental programme using the cantilever beam of the HSVA tank to determine the relationship between the flexural strength, elasticity, salt content and temperature of salt-water ice. The results are compared with the theoretical work of Assur and Weeks.

• Corporate Authors:

  Springer Verlag

  175 5th Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10010
• Authors:
  • Kloppenberg, M
  • Schwarz, J
• Publication Date: 1975

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 15 p.
• Serial:
  • Jahrbuch der Schiffbautechnischen Gesellschaft
  • Volume: 69
  • Publisher: Springer Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamics; Ice; Ice phenomena; Icebreaking
• Old TRIS Terms: Ice dynamics; Ice models; Model testing
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149547
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Ship Research Association
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM