Polar Class - Ice Pressure Distribution
Design ice pressure on hull plating per IACS Polar Class UR I - bow / mid-body / stern regional pressure factors.
Design ice pressure
4.00MPa
Formula, assumptions, and limits
$$p = p_{bow} \cdot k_{region}$$
Typical values based on IACS UR I Table IB-2. Shell thickness, framing and web frames scaled from this pressure via CSR-style panel-bending formulas.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $p_{bow}$ | Bow design ice pressure | MPa | IACS UR I |
| $k_{region}$ | Regional pressure factor | - | IACS UR I Table |
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