Summary of the Test Methods for Icing Strength of Freshwater and Seawater

Polar navigation ships, offshore platforms, and amphibious aircraft sometimes need to work in low temperature environments, which will inevitably form varying degrees of icing on the surface of structures such as cabin doors. In order to ensure their normal working conditions, it is advisable to choose reasonable anti-icing and deicing methods to prevent icing or effectively remove icing. Therefore, it is necessary to study the mechanical properties of ice to provide a reference for the selection of anti-deicing methods. This article summarizes the common methods for measuring the shear strength and tensile strength of ice, which can provide some guidance for the freezing strength test of fresh water and sea water.