The Bearing Capacity of Floating Ice Plates Subjected to Static Or Quasi-static Loads

The Bearing Capacity of Floating Ice Plates Subjected to Static Or Quasi-static Loads
Author: Arnold D. Kerr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1975
Genre: Ice
ISBN:

This report contains a critical survey of the literature on the bearing capacity of floating ice plates. It consists of a discussion of general questions, a critical survey of analytical attempts to determine the bearing capacity of floating ice plates, and a survey of field and laboratory tests on floating ice plates and their relation to the analytical results. The paper concludes with a systematic summary of the results, a discussion of observed shortcomings, and suggestions for needed investigations.

Marine Structures Engineering: Specialized Applications

Marine Structures Engineering: Specialized Applications
Author: Gregory Tsinker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461520819

Marine Structures Engineering is designed to help engineers meet the growing worldwide demand for construction of new ports and the modernization of existing ports and terminals. It provides an authoritative guide to the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of port and harbor structures. Each chapter is self-contained, allowing readers to access specific information. The Author draws on his extensive experience in offshore structure and port engineering to demonstrate evaluation, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of in-service marine structures. Also covered in detail are state-of-the-art approaches to: *marine structures in cold regions, with special attention to the role of ice loads, permafrost, and other ice effects *shiplifts, marine railways, shipways, and dry docks *offshore moorings *floating breakwaters *marinas *structures that protect bridge piers from ship impact. Offering practical information on all aspects of marine structures, this book serves as an indispensable resource to all engineers and professionals involved in design, construction, maintenance, and modernization of ports and harbors.

Tree Biotechnology

Tree Biotechnology
Author: Kishan Gopal Ramawat
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1138000450

Forest trees cover 30% of the earth's land surface, providing renewable fuel, wood, timber, shelter, fruits, leaves, bark, roots, and are source of medicinal products in addition to benefits such as carbon sequestration, water shed protection, and habitat for 1/3 of terrestrial species. However, the genetic analysis and breeding of trees has lagged behind that of crop plants. Therefore, systematic conservation, sustainable improvement and pragmatic utilization of trees are global priorities. This book provides comprehensive and up to date information about tree characterization, biological understanding, and improvement through biotechnological and molecular tools.

IUTAM Symposium on Physics and Mechanics of Sea Ice

IUTAM Symposium on Physics and Mechanics of Sea Ice
Author: Jukka Tuhkuri
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030804399

This book presents the results of the IUTAM Symposium on Physics and Mechanics of Sea Ice which brought together researchers who have made significant contributions in the study of sea ice. The topics include: Fracture of ice, Thermodynamics of sea ice ridges, Global and local ice loads on ships and marine structures, Computational ice engineering and ice mechanics; and Physical and engineering problems related to ice and waves.

Proceedings

Proceedings
Author: Guenther E. Frankenstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 652
Release: 1975
Genre: Ice
ISBN: