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Experimental study of ice-elastic plate interaction
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Xiaopeng YANG1, Zhe SUN1, Zhi ZONG*, 3, Minghao GUO1, Zhijun LI2, Qingkai WANG2, Ziqiang WANG1
Chinese Journal of Ship Research | 2026, 21(2) : 340 - 348
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Chinese Journal of Ship Research | 2026, 21(2): 340-348
Ship Structure and Fittings
Experimental study of ice-elastic plate interaction
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Xiaopeng YANG1, Zhe SUN1, Zhi ZONG*, 3, Minghao GUO1, Zhijun LI2, Qingkai WANG2, Ziqiang WANG1
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  • 1School of Naval Architecture Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
  • 2State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
  • 3School of Vehicles and Smart Transportation, Fuyao University of Science and Technology, Fuzhou 350109, China
Published: 2026-04-30 doi: 10.19693/j.issn.1673-3185.04293
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Objective

To explore the effect of structural elasticity on the ice-structure interaction process, model tests on the interaction between frozen ice and elastic plates were conducted in a low-temperature laboratory. This study aims to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the ice-structure interaction mechanism and predicting ice loads on ships operating in ice-covered areas.

Method

In the experiments, the stiffness of the elastic plates was adjusted by varying their thickness. Two loading rates within the strain-rate range associated with brittle ice failure were selected. A universal testing machine was used to record load-time history data, and a CCD camera was employed to capture the ice failure modes under different test conditions.

Results

The interaction process consists of two typical phases: the loose contact phase and the tight contact phase. Loose contact results from the uneven contact between the plate and the top of the ice specimen, with maximum displacements generally ranging from 0 to 1.5 mm. In the tight contact phase, about 43.3% of the load-displacement curves show a saw-tooth shape, representing multi-stage failure modes. Stiffer plates are more likely to cause single-stage ice failure, while more flexible plates tend to result in multi-stage failures. Multi-stage failures are associated with ice flaking at a 45° angle due to shear failure. During multi-stage failure, the slope of the load-displacement curve remains nearly constant, suggesting constant stiffness of the ice-elastic plate coupling system in the tight contact phase.

Conclusion

Although the structure in this study is simplified as a plate, the experimental results provide valuable insights for designers of ice-going ships into the complex interaction mechanics between ice and ship structures. This research also provides a foundation for further studies on more complex structures and accurate ice load predictions.

frozen ice  /  elastic plate  /  model test  /  multi-stage failure  /  elastic deformation  /  stiffness  /  brittle fracture
Xiaopeng YANG, Zhe SUN, Zhi ZONG, Minghao GUO, Zhijun LI, Qingkai WANG, Ziqiang WANG. Experimental study of ice-elastic plate interaction[J]. Chinese Journal of Ship Research, 2026 , 21 (2) : 340 -348 . DOI: 10.19693/j.issn.1673-3185.04293
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doi: 10.19693/j.issn.1673-3185.04293
  • Receive Date:2024-12-02
  • Online Date:2026-05-20
  • Published:2026-04-30
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  • Received:2024-12-02
  • Revised:2025-02-11
  • Accepted:2025-02-27
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    1School of Naval Architecture Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
    2State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
    3School of Vehicles and Smart Transportation, Fuyao University of Science and Technology, Fuzhou 350109, China
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