Call number:
ZSP-201-76/7
In:
CRREL Report, 76-7
Description / Table of Contents:
This report covers a series of cantilever beam tests designed to determined the efficacy of adding reinforcement to an ice cover. Tests were run using 1-in.-diam tree branches, 3/16-in.-diam wire rope and 9/16-in. half-round wood dowels as reinforcement for both seawater and freshwater ice. The results show a definite advantage derived from using reinforcement, even when poorly placed. The results also show that reinforced ice carries a load even after it cracks. Thus, after the initial cracks there is time to remove people and equipment before final breakthrough. One must bear in mind, however, that reinforcement has disadvantages. The darker reinforcement absorbs solar radiation and thereby causes earlier weakening of the ice cover. Also, in many cases the time and effort required to place reinforcement may exceed those required to achieve equal strength by additional thickening of the ice sheet. This study has shown that understanding of the failure mechanism of ice under repetitive loading is poor and that future studies should be performed on this problem. Also, this study covered only cantilever beams. The actual field problem is strengthening a three-dimensional sheet. Hence, distribution and orientation of the reinforcement should be addressed in future studies.
Type of Medium:
Series available for loan
Pages:
v, 12 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Series Statement:
CRREL Report 76-7
URL:
https://cdm16021.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p266001coll1/id/6219
Language:
English
Note:
Contents
Abstract
Preface
Summary
Conversion factors: U.S. customary to SI metric units
Introduction
Typical methods of constructing ice bridges
Current knowledge
Test program
Objectives
Equipment
Procedure
Data
General
Specific ice sheets
Test results
Conclusions
Recommendations
Literature cited
Location:
AWI Archive
Branch Library:
AWI Library
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