Overhang Controls

Beam stress state

Overhang length—
Bending stress σ—
Fatigue damage D—
Stress ratio—
Calving events0
Ice lost (est.)0 m³
The overhang is modelled as a cantilever beam: self-weight bends it, undercutting lengthens the lever arm, thermal & wave cycles fatigue the ice until it snaps.