Hydraulic and earth engineering – Temperature modification or control of earthen formation – Heating
Patent
1985-04-16
1987-06-09
Taylor, Dennis L.
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Temperature modification or control of earthen formation
Heating
405258, 165 45, 219277, 219213, E02D 311, E02D 1720
Patent
active
046717013
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for preventing mud slides comprising determining an area of soil to which to apply heat to evaporate water accumulation therein; determining, as a function of water drainage and water accumulation, a desired rate of water evaporation to maintain rigidity of the soil; and applying the determined amount of heat to the soil thereby to prevent mud slides. A series of electrical heating units are deployed strategically in the soil, and are energized by controlled amounts of energy in accordance with the level of a feedback signal from respective sensors located in the respective heating units. Mud slides may be prevented by determining a specific pattern in the area subjected to mud slides in which to deploy a series of heating units so as to form a rigid barrier which holds in place compliant soil in proximity to the rigid barrier.
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Elliott Curtis
Taylor Dennis L.
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