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 mec...

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Main Authors: Timco, Garry, Croasdale, K., Wright, B.
Format: Report
Language:English
Published: National Research Council of Canada 2000
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4224/12327286
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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 NRC publication: Yes