A Procedure for Testing Polycrystalline Ice in Uniaxial Tension

Abstract A procedure is described for testing ice in tension. It incorporates a one-piece lucite mold, two carpeted “Synthane” end-caps and a pair of yokes anti ball joints. Use of the procedure has resulted in a successful test rate greater than 80%.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Lee, R. W., Currier, J. H., Lim, P. N., Schulson, E. M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1984
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002214300000602x
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S002214300000602X
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Summary:Abstract A procedure is described for testing ice in tension. It incorporates a one-piece lucite mold, two carpeted “Synthane” end-caps and a pair of yokes anti ball joints. Use of the procedure has resulted in a successful test rate greater than 80%.