ice mitigation

huangyhg

ice mitigation
hey,
does anyone have any experience in working with systems that can control or limit the impact that ice (thermal expansion and crushing from wind) has on a structure in a freshwater lake?
i am working on developing a system to control ice damage to a floating breakwater.  we are looking into water agitation systems as well as possibly allowing the structure to absorb the energy through displacement.
i wanted to see if anyone has worked with these systems or know of any others we could employ and how effective they are.
thanks in advance!