Extending the Useful Life of Dye-2 to 1986. Part . 1979 Findings and Final Recommendations

Abstract

A major construction effort is needed at Dew Line Ice Cap Station DYE-2 to extend its useful life to 1986. That work should be done as soon as possible because the truss enclosure is deteriorating rapidly. Although a 210-ft sideways move as was accomplished at DYE-3 in 1977 is technically feasible, the alternative of backfilling the truss enclosure with ice is expected to cost about $2.7 million less. Unless there is a strong possibility that DYE-2 will be needed for many years beyond 1986, the ice backfill alternative is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084278

Entities

People

  • Philip Tilton
  • Wayne Tobiasson

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Backfills
  • Civil Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Glaciers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Structural Analysis
  • Water
  • Water Supplies
  • Water Wells

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  • Polar and Arctic Studies
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