Load, pressure, rubble pile geometry and video data from model-scale tests on shallow water ice-structure interaction

Area of Science:

• Civil Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Arctic Engineering

Background:

• Ice-structure interaction is a critical factor in the design and safety of offshore structures in cold regions.
• Understanding the complex process of ice failure and rubble pile formation is essential for accurate load prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present comprehensive data from model-scale experiments on ice-structure interaction in shallow water.
• To provide a dataset that supports the validation of numerical models and the development of improved design methodologies for ice-prone areas.

Main Methods:

• Model-scale experiments involving pushing an ice sheet against a segmented sloping structure in shallow water.
• Independent measurement of horizontal loads on structure segments and false bottom using load cells.
• Measurement of ice pressure on structure segments using tactile sensors.
• Recording of video footage and 3D geometry of the ice rubble pile.

Main Results:

• Acquisition of load-time datasets for horizontal forces on structure segments and false bottom.
• Generation of array-based pressure-time datasets from tactile sensors.
• Documentation of ice rubble pile geometries (top and side views) for seven conducted experiments.

Conclusions:

• The presented data offers valuable insights into the mechanics of ice-structure interaction.
• This dataset can be utilized by researchers and engineers to enhance ice load predictions and optimize offshore structure designs.