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  • Dynamic Ice Forces on Marine Structures

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Any structure placed in an environment where the presence of ice is a hazard to its integrity and stability needs to be designed to withstand the forces generated by ice moving against it. A designer should also consider how the cold may affect the intended operations of a structure, because freezing of ice may hinder some of the normal warm weather operations. These guidelines are intended for structures placed in inland waters, e.g., lakes, rivers, and coastal waters .

    Topics:

    • Introduction
    • Mechanical Properties of Ice
    • Environmental (Wind and Water Drag) Forces
    • Thermal Ice forces
    • Forces Limited by Ice Failure
    • Crushing, Bending, Buckling, Elastic Failures
    • Brittle Crushing
    • Indentation at High Speeds
    • Coefficients for the estimation of buckling force
    • Floe Splitting, Eccentric Impacts
    • Structure going through Broken Ice Cover
    • Forces Limited by the momentum of an Ice feature
    • Vertical Ice Forces

    To take this course:

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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
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    Intended Audience: primarily for civil, construction, and hydraulic engineers.
    Publication Source: US Corp of Engineers


    Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)
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