Numerical simulation of the continuous icebreaking by an icebreaker in level ice
A numerical model of ice material was introduced for simulating the continuous icebreaking by an icebreaker in level ice.The numerical model was validated by comparing the numerical simulation results with the measured data in compressive cone-shaped ice experiments.The material model was applied to the numerical simulation of collision between the icebreaker and level ice in infinite ice field,and the icebreaking resistance was calculated.The results of numerical simulation and the icebreaking resistance calculated with different shape of bow and different ice thickness were compared with those by empirical formula.
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