Author(s): T. J. O. Sanderson
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Abstract: A wide range of published data on ice forces is presented, and peak indentation pressure is plotted as a function of (a) contact area and (b) aspect ratio. Peak pressures appear to vary inversely with square root of contact area and show some possible dependence on aspect ratio. It is difficult to account for this by arguments concerning flaws, but an explanation based on non-simultaneous failure appears promising.
Year: 1986