Abstract
The behavior of flexural gravity waves propagating over a semi-infinite floating ice sheet is studied under the assumptions of small amplitude linear wave theory. The vertical wall is assumed to be either fixed or harmonically oscillating with constant horizontal displacement, in which case the problem is analogous with a harmonically oscillating plane vertical wavemaker. The potential flow approach is adhered to and the higher-order mode–coupling relations are applied to determine the unknown coefficients present in the Fourier expansion formula of the potential functions. The ice sheet is modeled as a thin semi-infinite elastic beam. Three different edge conditions are applied at the finite edge of the floating ice sheet. The effects of different edge conditions, the thickness of the ice sheet and the water depth on the surface strain, the shear force along the ice sheet, the horizontal force on the vertical wall, and the flexural gravity wave profile are analyzed in detail.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
