Ice abrasion data on concrete structures - overview

Data on ice abrasion published in the literature are presented and discussed briefly with main emphasize on concrete strength and ice properties. Most of the studies have main focus on either material properties of the concrete (compressive strength, normal versus light weight aggregate) or the ice conditions (temperature, salinity, contact pressure). Some studies more or less ignore the concrete parameters, pointing to effects amplifying the damage such as confined ice pressure, low temperature, sand/grit pollution in the ice, etc. Other studies point to a reduction in ice abrasion rate for both concrete and rock with increasing compressive strength of the tested material. Among the reviewed literature both development and conduction of lab test equipment and field studies are included. Test parameters and relation between field and lab are discussed as well as the importance of developing simple, repeatable tests limiting future studies to a practical number of material (strength, aggregate, fiber, additives) and ice-load parameters (contact pressure, temperature, loading rate, exposure mode - rotation or sliding).