Experimental determination of physical and mechanical characteristics of modified ice coatings
https://doi.org/10.26518/2071-7296-2025-22-6-1018-1027
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Abstract
Introduction. In the conditions of the Siberian and Ural Federal Districts, the exploitation of oil and gas fields requires year-round transport communications. Of particular importance are winter roads and ice crossings, which are key elements of logistics. Their reliability directly depends on the bearing capacity of ice, which makes it important to search for ways to increase the latter. The purpose of the study is to experimentally determine the efficiency of using modifying materials to increase the strength of ice crossings.
Methods and materials. Ice samples made from water of various compositions were used for the analysis, as well as ice samples reinforced with various materials: wood chips (pykrete), polyvinyl alcohol solution (PVA 1788), Armdor K100 geosynthetic material and their combinations. The tests were carried out at a temperature of -15 °C with the use of the Gotech AI-7000 LA 10 laboratory complex. The bending strength and deformability were determined when simulating heavy vehicle loads.
Results. The experiments have shown that the ice strength depends on the water composition: the highest values were found in samples made of distilled water. Reinforcement with geosynthetic materials and the use of wood chips significantly increased the bearing capacity and deformability of ice. The use of polyvinyl alcohol turned out to be the most effective.
Conclusion. The obtained results confirm the feasibility of using combined ice reinforcement technologies, especially a combination of geogrids and modifiers. This ensures increased reliability of ice crossings and the possibility of their operation under higher loads. It is recommended to conduct experimental design tests in real conditions for further verification and implementation of the proposed designs.
About the Authors
I. S. Kuznetsov
The Siberian State Automobile and Highway University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kuznetsov Ilya S. – Associate Professor, the Department of Operation of Oil and Gas and Construction Equipment
5, ave. Mira, Omsk, 644050
V. N. Kuznetsova
The Siberian State Automobile and Highway University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kuznetsova Victoria N. – Dr. of Sci. (Eng.), Professor, Professor at the Department of Operation of Oil and Gas and Construction Equipment
5, ave. Mira, Omsk, 644050
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Kuznetsov I.S., Kuznetsova V.N. Experimental determination of physical and mechanical characteristics of modified ice coatings. The Russian Automobile and Highway Industry Journal. 2025;22(6):1018-1027. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26518/2071-7296-2025-22-6-1018-1027. EDN: ZHZDSN
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