Design and Performance Evaluation of a SemiFlexible Snow Barrier for Avalanche Protection
| 项目名称： | Design and Performance Evaluation of a SemiFlexible Snow Barrier for Avalanche Protection |
| 摘要： | This project will provide valuable information on the design and performance of a lightweight, easily constructible snow supporting structure for avalanche starting zones, to be used for the purpose of avalanche risk reduction near transportation facilities within the State of Wyoming. For many decades, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has managed the danger to motorists traveling on roadways adjacent to known avalanche paths using active defense measures. These measures typically require winter maintenance staff to forecast potential for avalanche activity and when the probability of slides becomes significant, enact road closures and use artillery or explosives to artificially release avalanches. If crews are successful in triggering a slide, snow-moving equipment is brought in to clear the debris before the road is reopened. This approach requires immense personnel resources and carries the inherent risk involved with detonation of artillery/explosives. The alternative to active control is passive, avalanche starting zone constructed defense that operates stand-alone with no need for WYDOT staff during winter, and that virtually eliminates danger to the traveling public in mountainous areas. |
| 状态： | Completed |
| 资金： | 138781 |
| 资助组织： | Federal Highway Administration |
| 管理组织： | Wyoming Department of Transportation |
| 项目负责人： | Yount, Jamie |
| 执行机构： | InterAlpine Engineers |
| 主要研究人员： | Hewes, Joshua |
| 开始时间： | 20160913 |
| 预计完成日期： | 20161231 |
| 实际结束时间： | 0 |
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