Process for prevention of ice buildup and reduction of ice force

Details Process for prevention of ice buildup and reduction of ice force Process for prevention of ice buildup and reduction of ice force

1983-03-28

1985-02-12

Corbin, David H.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Floatable matter containment

405211, E02B 300, E02B 1502

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044988087

ABSTRACT:
A method for aiding the prevention of ice jamming at a man-made structure, and lessening the force exerted on these structures in a body of flowing water wherein a plurality of side-by-side slots are cut in the ice cover prior to substantial melting of same thereby reducing the size of and lessening the strength of ice floes which form during seasonal warm-up which causes thawing and breakup of the ice cover.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2449963 (1948-09-01), Ward
patent: 3742715 (1973-07-01), Nolte

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