DETERMINATION OF THE STRENGTH OF AN ICE SHEET FROM SMALL SAMPLE DATA

The results of various types of tests on small-scale samples of ice are discussed and compared. Some of the results, particularly those associated with varying load rates, are explained by introducing the effects of time-dependent plasticity and grain size. A simple model is presented which explains some of the load rate effects in uniaxial specimens. The potential application of small-scale tests to predicting strengths of ice sheets is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Offshore Technology Conference (1971)

  Houston, TX  United States 
• Authors:
  • Maser, K R
• Conference:
  • Offshore Technology Conference (1971)
• Publication Date: 1971-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 87-94
• Serial:
  • Volume: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ice; Load transfer; Loads; Strength of materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Ice loads; Ice strength; Load rate effects; Strength analysis
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00028613
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 1424
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 10 1972 12:00AM