Item: Snow Creep Pressure on Mast Constructions
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Title: Snow Creep Pressure on Mast Constructions
Proceedings: 1990 International Snow Science Workshop, Bigfork, Montana USA, October 9-13
Authors:
- Jan Otto Larsen
- Jens Laugesen
Date: 1990
Abstract: In Norway snow-creep quite often causes damage on mast constructions on hillsides exposed to deep snow-cover. An extensive snow-creep measurement program has therefore been carried out for different constructions at NGI's snow and avalanche research station in Grasdalen during the period 1975 to 1990. Examples from power-line masts and ski-lift masts are shown to illustrate the snow-creep pressure problem. The aim of the research project is to be able to draw up guidelines for the design of masts in snow-creep exposed areas.
Object ID: issw-1990-252-256.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: snow creep, damage, snow cover, power-lines, ski-lift
Page Number(s): 252-256
Subjects: snow creep snow coverage pressure problem
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