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BA8402 - Ice Mechanics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Report
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Muntlig eksamen 60/100
Rapport 40/100

Course content

The course addresses the molecular structure of ice, the formation, growth and classification of ice. Rheological properties of ice are presented, stress-strain relations, temperature effects and fracture mechanical behaviour. Ice conditions in cold waters of interest for the oil industry are described. Further, ice-structure interaction is highlihted with emphasis on analytical, empirical and numerical calculations of loads from sea ice on fixed and floating structures.

Learning outcome

The purpose of the course is to give the student an introduction to physical and mechanical properties of ice and loads ice may exert on marine structures.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of a lectured part and project work. The project work shall lead to a report that accounts 40 % of the exam. The report shall be delivered latest one week before the exam. Questions to the report may be raised during the examination.

Course materials

Løset, S. , K. Shkhinek and K.V. Høyland (1998): Ice Physics and Mechanics, NTNU, 100 p.
Noen kapitler fra Sanderson, T.J.O. (1988): Ice mechanics.
CAN/CSA-SA471-92. Appendix E: Determination of ice loads, pp. 60-80.
Several papers.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
DIB7935 10.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2010

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
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Department with academic responsibility

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Report

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen 60/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Rapport 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen 60/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Rapport 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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