New 'Super Ice' 10 Times Stronger, Bringing It Close to the Strength of Concrete
During the Second World War, the British Royal Navy experimented with the idea of using ice reinforced with wood pulp to build an aircraft carrier.
Summary
The British Royal Navy once explored using wood pulp to strengthen ice for constructing an aircraft carrier during WWII. This historical experiment highlights the surprising potential of ice as a building material, particularly in its modern iteration, “super ice,” which boasts impressive strength.
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