Abstract: Firstyear sea ice ridges are a major concern for structures operating in the Arctic offshore and will in many cases give the design mooring load. In this paper, the response of a moored conical floater, somewhat similar ...

Abstract: The major processes that occur when level ice interacts with sloping structures (especially wide structures) are the fracturing of ice and upcoming ice fragments accumulating around the structure. The cohesive zone method, ...

Abstract: Offshore operations in icecovered waters are drawing considerable interest from both the public and private sectors. Such operations may require vessels to keep position during various activities, such as lifting, installation, ...