CivE 636
River Ice Engineering
Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and practical applications of river ice engineering in cold regions. Students will explore elementary heat transfer analysis as it relates to cover development, alongside the physical ice formation processes that dictate winter river behavior.The curriculum covers advanced topics in ice hydraulics, including flow under ice covers and ice jam dynamics, as well as ice mechanics to evaluate the material properties of ice. Finally, the course emphasizes practical design applications by analyzing the complex interaction of ice and engineering structures, preparing students to mitigate ice-related hazards and design resilient infrastructure.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand various river ice processes during the winter season.- Conduct hydraulic modeling under ice affected conditions.
- Obtain knowledge of available techniques for ice jam flood forecasting and mitigation.
- Understand the strength characteristics of ice and design for different loading scenarios.
- Obtain up-to-date knowledge of the field and identify gaps and potential research areas.
- Broaden the view of ice effects in various engineering applications.
- Improve technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
| Lecture | Seminar | Lab | Credits | Total AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 3.5 | 44.1 |
| M % | NS % | CS % | ES % | ED % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None defined
None defined
Undergraduate Program(s)
Sections & Respective Instructors
| B1 - 2026/2027 - Winter - Jennifer Nafziger |
| B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Jennifer Nafziger |
| A1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Jennifer Nafziger |
| B1 - 2023/2024 - Winter - Jennifer Nafziger |
| A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Yuntong (Amy) She |