Ice-Affected Components of Locks and Dams

Abstract

Ice plagues the operation and maintenance of many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers locks and dams. Because these structures vary greatly in age, geographical setting, and design, their performance in ice also varies. This report describes the ice problems related to specific project components such as the lock approaches, miter gates, lock walls, and dam spillway gates. Post-construction solutions such as high-flow bubblers and heat deicing methods are also described. The report provides a one-source overview of the important ice problems faced by operators of Corps projects, available ice management solutions, and areas where improvements are most needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA399952

Entities

People

  • Andrew M. Tuthill

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cold Regions
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Electric Heaters
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Ice Formation
  • Maintenance
  • Mississippi River
  • New Hampshire
  • Ohio River
  • Personnel Management
  • Roller Gates
  • United States

Readers

  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Polar and Arctic Studies