A plan to build an aircraft carrier out of ice and sawdust was seriously considered during World War II. The substance — pykrete — is as strong as concrete and has a slow melting rate. It can be repaired with seawater.
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A plan to build an aircraft carrier out of ice and sawdust was seriously considered during World War II. The substance — pykrete — is as strong as concrete and has a slow melting rate. It can be repaired with seawater.
Wonder where the plans went to?
They were put on ice. (sorry).
Actually, attempts are still being made to make the stuff work: http://www.structuralice.com/pykrete-dome.html
And have fun with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzhFnNY0OQI