Author(s): Rene Tinawi; Jean-Robert Murat
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Abstract: This paper describes a theoretical (Finite Element) and experimental investigation of the flexural behaviour of sea ice beams and plates. About one hundred beams were tested elastically and fifteen beams in creep. The elastic behaviour for a brine volume of 26ppt compares favourably with the findings of others. As for the secondary creep, a law of the form [equation] is suggested. Elastic tests on seven simply supported circular plates show a reduction in the elastic modulus (compared to beams). Creep tests on plates show that for secondary creep, a law of the form [equation] governs.
Year: 1978