Accession Number:

ADA399952

Title:

Ice-Affected Components of Locks and Dams

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER HANOVER NH COLD REGIONS RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Tuthill, Andrew M.

Report Date:

2002-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

Ice plagues the operation and maintenance of many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers locks and dams. Because these structures vary greatly in age, geographical setting, and design, their performance in ice also varies. This report describes the ice problems related to specific project components such as the lock approaches, miter gates, lock walls, and dam spillway gates. Post-construction solutions such as high-flow bubblers and heat deicing methods are also described. The report provides a one-source overview of the important ice problems faced by operators of Corps projects, available ice management solutions, and areas where improvements are most needed.

Descriptors:

• *CIVIL ENGINEERING
• *DAMS
• *LOCKS(WATERWAYS)
• ICE FORMATION
• ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
• FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES)
• BARGES
• DEICING SYSTEMS
• INLAND WATERWAYS

Subject Categories:

• Civil Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE