Kinetic Friction Coefficient of Ice,

Abstract

This study investigates the relative influence of various parameters on the kinetic friction coefficient mu sub k between ice and different surfaces. Friction tests were performed with urea-doped, columnar ice, studying the parameters of normal pressure, velocity, type of material, material roughness, ice orientation, ice hardness and test configuration. Tests were conducted by pulling a sample of ice over a sheet of material and by pulling a sample of material over an ice sheet. An ambient temperature of -1.5 + or - 1 deg C was maintained throughout, and the ice surface hardness was measured using a specially designed apparatus. The results of the friction tests revealed that the behavior of mu sub k with varying velocity was significantly influenced by the test configuration and material roughness. The magnitude of the kinetic friction coefficient was also affected by varying normal pressure, surface roughness and ice hardness. Additional guidelines for standardized ice friction tests and future investigations were recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA155035

Entities

People

  • J. C. P. Tatinclaux
  • K. A. Forland

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Structure
  • Data Acquisition
  • Engineering
  • Flexural Strength
  • Friction
  • Heat Transfer
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Load Cells
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Model Tests
  • Sea Ice
  • Shear Stresses
  • Specific Heat
  • Surface Roughness
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Conductivity

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).