Our Solution
C-CORE delivers advanced technology validation and verification services across all stages of design and development. We combine expertise in ocean and ice engineering, geotechnical systems, and environmental modeling to support clients in demonstrating the readiness and reliability of their innovations.
We offer:
- Independent, third-party testing for new technologies
- Physical modeling and simulation in marine, Arctic, and industrial environments
- Field experimental programs and laboratory testing for small-to-medium scale systems
- Data collection and analysis to evaluate performance under realistic and extreme conditions
Our support for offshore energy infrastructure includes full lifecycle analysis of bottom-fixed and floating structures. We assess structural and mooring loads, conduct hull design verification for ice impacts using non-linear finite element analysis, and perform dynamic ice-structure interaction simulations (6- and 12-DOF). We’ve also pioneered methods for modeling the joint probability of ice and wave loads to enhance design accuracy.
For wind energy, we assess design criteria, simulate metocean conditions, and apply machine learning to improve energy production forecasting and downtime estimation. In partnership with the National Research Council, we conduct scaled physical modeling of wind, wave, and ice interactions at world-class testing facilities.
C-CORE brings deep geotechnical expertise to the design and validation of foundations, mooring systems, and seabed-structure interactions. Our 5.5 m, 200 g beam centrifuge is used to model anchor capacity, pipe-soil interactions, frost heave, and more. We complement this with numerical assessments of deflection, resistance, and ultimate capacity of subsea structures.
We also assess iceberg scouring risk to subsea pipelines and cables, using detailed bathymetric data and numerical models to predict keel contact frequency, lateral displacement, and tension on end connections. Mitigation strategies, such as the effectiveness of rock berm protection, are also evaluated.
For Arctic shipping, we use probabilistic modeling and environmental characterization to provide risk-informed operational guidance. This includes Polar Class selection, operating envelope validation, and route planning based on real ice exposure data.
From climate adaptation technologies to vessel performance in sea ice, C-CORE’s multi-disciplinary team ensures your technology is proven, resilient, and ready for real-world deployment.