D11 – Arctic Offshore Engineering Part 1
A graduate-level course in offshore engineering that examines Arctic ice physics and mechanics, ice-structure interaction, and Arctic offshore design using source-based material reconstructed from ISO 19906.
£299.00
1 hour 34 minutes
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
9 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
Quiz count: 7 total
Knowledge checks and assessed activities.
32 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
A graduate-level course in offshore engineering that examines Arctic ice physics and mechanics, ice-structure interaction, and Arctic offshore design using source-based material reconstructed from ISO 19906.
What you will learn
Analyse how sea-ice physical properties govern mechanical behaviour relevant to Arctic offshore engineering.
Classify Arctic offshore structures and relate geometry to governing ice failure modes.
Calculate global ice actions on vertical and sloping structures using ISO 19906 methods.
Explain dynamic ice-structure interaction regimes and apply beam/plate modelling concepts to ice-induced vibration problems.
Evaluate Arctic offshore structural and operational design considerations using industry and environmental case material.
Skills and knowledge
Arctic engineering
Ice mechanics
Ice-structure interaction
ISO 19906
Offshore design
Dynamic loading
Graduate engineering
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Arctic Context and Scope
2.1 Why Arctic Engineering Matters
2.2 Course Scope and Learning Path
2.3 Quiz 1 (quiz)
Ice Physics and Mechanics
3.1 Physical Properties of Sea Ice
3.2 Porosity, Salinity, and Strength
3.3 Visco-Elasto-Plastic Behaviour
3.4 Strain Rate and Size Effect
3.5 Quiz 2 (quiz)
Structures and Failure Modes
4.1 Ice Regimes and Design Context
4.2 Classification of Arctic Structures
4.3 Failure Modes Against Structures
4.4 Quiz 3 (quiz)
ISO 19906 Ice Actions
5.1 Design Events and Scenarios
5.2 Vertical Structure Crushing Loads
5.3 Sloping Structure Flexural Loads
5.4 Chukchi Sea Design Exercise
5.5 Chukchi Sea Assignment
5.6 Quiz 4 (quiz)
Dynamic Ice-Structure Interaction
6.1 DISI Overview
6.2 Canonical Dynamic Regimes
6.3 Frequency Lock-in Mechanics
6.4 Quiz 5 (quiz)
Beam and Plate Modelling
7.1 Beam Models for Ice Sheets
7.2 Plate Theory Foundations
7.3 Equations and Boundary Conditions
7.4 Quiz 6 (quiz)
Structural and Industry Design
8.1 Ships and Platforms for Ice Loads
8.2 Arctic Operations and Sakhalin Experience
8.3 Arctic Oceanography and Meteorology
8.4 Quiz 7 (quiz)
Summary
9.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00