Experiments on an ice ball impacting onto a rigid target

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 167; p. 104281
• Main Authors: Chen, Siyu, Gad, Emad, Zhang, Lihai, Lam, Nelson, Xu, Shanqing, Lu, Guoxing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2022; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Diameters; Dimensional analysis; Elastic waves; Empirical analysis; Force-time curve; Ice ball impact; Impact force; Impact loads; Impact velocity; Impulse; Mathematical analysis; Structural response; Tensile strength; Velocity; Ice ball impact; Impact force; Force-time curve; Impulse; Dimensional analysis

•The ice ball impact onto a rigid target is extensively investigated in experiments.•Empirical relations are proposed to predict the impact response of ice balls.•The relations can accurately predict the experimental results conducted by others.•The impulse in the impact is equal to the input moment...