Global ice load criteria govern the stability of an Arctic offshore structure and its foundation. This paper reviews six case histories in which ice pressures have been measured, and the foundation response has been predicted and monitored. The global loads inferred from the two methods are compared and discussed.

Keywords:
state-of-the-art report, blanchet, ice pad, foundation, drilling equipment, caisson, geotechnical response, ssdc mat, island, rubble
Subjects:
Drilling Equipment, Reservoir Characterization, Information Management and Systems
Copyright 1991, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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