ACTIVE GLACIERS ON SECTION 23 OF THE RIGHT OF WAY,

Abstract

The problems encountered by railroad men in their struggle against glaciers along the 23rd section of the railroad right of way of the Eastern Siberian Railway are discussed. Methods for reducing the hazardous effects of glaciers on railroad beds and for eliminating the glaciers themselves through proper drainage techniques are suggested. Experience over the last ten years has shown that the construction of small bridges and culverts in dry climatic areas often results in the appearance of new glaciers. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 1969
Accession Number
AD0691545

Entities

People

  • S. Z. Arutyunyan

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Land Transportation Infrastructure
  • Railroads

Readers

  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design