A Method For Cutting And Preparing Thin-Sections Of Frozen Soil

Abstract A diamond wire saw was modified for cutting thin sections of frozen soil and suitable operating conditions were determined experimentally. It was found that a lubricated wire, 0.34 mm in diameter, operaied at cutting velocities of 100-300 mm s -1 and cutting forces 0.02-0.1 kg produced smoo...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Author: Osterkamp, T.E.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1977
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000021596
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000021596
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Summary:Abstract A diamond wire saw was modified for cutting thin sections of frozen soil and suitable operating conditions were determined experimentally. It was found that a lubricated wire, 0.34 mm in diameter, operaied at cutting velocities of 100-300 mm s -1 and cutting forces 0.02-0.1 kg produced smooth cut surfaces un thin sections 0.4-0.5 mm in thickness. The; temperature and wire size were not critical operating parameters and the wire tensions recommended by the manufacturer were satisfactory. A method of mounting the thin sections is also described.