This project studies the effects of ice on Arctic offshore structures. It aims to present a common and documented approach to achieve acceptable safety levels for offshore structure designs in cold climate regions, by adhering to the normative provision of the ISO 19906 Standard, and by supplementing it through the provision of practical design recommendations and case studies.
The study will evaluate:
Characteristics, properties and conditions for sea ice and icebergs in selected areas;
Ice action scenarios and load prediction algorithms for fixed and floating structures;
Discussions of structural response for key design issues;
Case studies for fixed and floating structures. The results of this study will remain proprietary to the funders of the project and be considered confidential until one year after project completion. Accordingly, project reports will not be posted on this web site until they are no longer deemed to be confidential.
Posting final reports. Proprietary period has expired.