关键词: |
arctic ocean, evaluation, load distribution, mechanical properties, parameters, thickness, impact, field tests |
摘要: |
This was a Joint Industry Project (JIP). The objective was to determine the ice loads and motions likely to be experienced by a cable-moored platform subject to a moving ice flow or field of ice rubble. Presently such data are scarce, although cable-moored platforms are being considered as work platforms in Arctic waters. The project evaluated the ice forces, moments, and platform motions resulting from ice impact. Parameters to be varied will be thickness, speed, and strength of the ice masses. A prototype model of the Gulf Canada platform 'Kulluk' was used in a tank test to gather data to compare with actual field measurements taken from the 'Kulluk.' / Supplementary Notes: Sponsored by Hitachi Zosen Corp., Osaka (Japan)., Mobil Research and Development Corp., Dallas, TX. and Minerals Management Service, Washington, DC. / Availability Note: Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA. |