Essays about: "Islaster"

Found 2 essays containing the word Islaster.

  1. 1. Assessment of ice loads on piled structures based on local conditions

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Astrid Lindblom; Elin Ånger; [2022]
    Keywords : Ice loads; Local conditions; Structural design; Piled structures; Islaster; Lokala förhållanden; Dimensionering; Pålade konstruktioner;

    Abstract : This master report studies structural design methods for ice loads and the impact of local conditions. Ice loads occur due to ice movements or expansion of the ice sheet. Specifically, this study analyses ice loads on piled structures and ten different design methods and handbooks to calculate the ice load. READ MORE

  3. 2. Numerical study of the effect of thermal ice loads on concrete dams

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Imal Zuwak; Wasseem Kordoghly; [2020]
    Keywords : Arch dam; Buttress dam; Concrete; Finite element analysis; Ice load; Valvdamm; Lamelldamm; Betong; Finit elementanalys; Islast;

    Abstract : It is essential to understand the mechanics of ice load and how it affects concrete dams located in a cold climate, such as Sweden, where the temperature becomes sufficiently cold to freeze the surface of the reservoir. The purpose of this thesis is to study ice load distribution along concrete dams, and its response during the application of an ice load. READ MORE