In the present work, the distribution of fragments that result from a normal impact of a
temperature-controlled ice particle onto a dry, heated and rigid wall is investigated. For the …

Despite the significance of snow in various cryospheric, polar, and construction contexts,
more comprehensive studies are required on its mechanical properties. In recent years, the …

We experimentally demonstrate the presence of a capillary bridge in the contact between an
ice particle and a smooth aluminum surface at a relative humidity of approximately 50% and …

Due to the lack of in-situ geotechnical data from lunar Permanently Shadowed Regions
(PSRs), it is important that a versatile icy regolith simulant be used in terrestrial development …

Gravitational mass movements may erode and/or entrain a significant amount of bed
material that can strongly affect the flow dynamics until the moving mass eventually deposits …

In this study, experiments and simulations were conducted to investigate ice and snow. The
ice sintering force as a function of temperature, pressing force (contact load), contact …

An ongoing challenge regarding autonomous vehicles is the obstruction of sensors by
contaminants on exterior surfaces. This often occurs when driving in harsh weather …

In this thesis, the mechanical properties of ice and dry snow as a class of granular materials
are investigated through a series of experiments, analyses, and simulations. The primary …