Characterization of the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Seasonal Lake and River Ice

Abstract

This ongoing study focuses on the effects of the microstructure and impurities on the mechanical behavior of both seasonal lake and river ice. Ice was collected yearly over a 4-year period (2001-2004) from the same locations, from Lower Baker Pond, Orford, NH and the Connecticut River near Hanover, NH. Mechanical testing coupled with microstructural analysis of the texture of lake and river ice revealed that fracture models and strengths inferred from test performed on S2 lab ice can be used to provide strength estimates for river ice but their use for lake ice is problematic.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA432269

Entities

People

  • Daniel Iliescu
  • Ian Baker

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Boundaries
  • Compression
  • Connecticut
  • Connecticut River
  • Fresh Water Ice
  • Glaciers
  • Grain Boundaries
  • Grain Size
  • Ice
  • Information Operations
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microstructure
  • Military Research
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Particles
  • Rivers

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Hydraulic Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML