Method for constructing a multiseason ice platform

Details Method for constructing a multiseason ice platform Method for constructing a multiseason ice platform

1979-03-14

1980-12-30

Corbin, David H.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

In or on frozen media

405 14, 405130, E02B 300, E02D 2902, F25C 102

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042420121

ABSTRACT:
An ice platform suitable for multiseason use is constructed in a cold offshore region by accumulating ice on a portion of a floating natural ice sheet until the ice mass formed thereby becomes grounded on the marine bottom. A rigid wall element is driven through the ice and a preselected distance into the marine bottom so as to form a structural wall surrounding the ice mass. Subsequently an insulation jacket is installed over the top surface of the ice mass and between the ice mass and the wall. To dismantle the ice platform, the wall and at least part of the insulation jacket are removed to allow natural forces to restore the region to its natural state.

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"Design and Construction of a Caisson Retained Island Drilling Platform for the Beaufort Sea," de Jong et al., Paper No. OTC3294 Presented at the Tenth Annual Offshore Technology Conference, May 1978.

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