An Overview of First-Year Sea Ice Ridges

This report presents an overview of several aspects of the engineering properties of firstyear sea ice ridges. The report focuses on first-year ridges in temperate climates, and is sub-divided into 4 main sections that deal with the following aspects of ridges: ? Morphology of ridges ? Physical and...

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Main Authors: Timco, Garry, Croasdale, K., Wright, B.
Format: Report
Language:unknown
Published: National Research Council Canada 2000
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Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.4224/12327286
https://nrc-publications.canada.ca/eng/view/object/?id=00727a9d-1ce4-4a8f-bb8e-1dde052e75fd
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Summary:This report presents an overview of several aspects of the engineering properties of firstyear sea ice ridges. The report focuses on first-year ridges in temperate climates, and is sub-divided into 4 main sections that deal with the following aspects of ridges: ? Morphology of ridges ? Physical and mechanical properties of ridges ? Measured ridge loads on offshore structures ? Methods for predicting ridge loads