Call number:
ZSP-202-34
In:
Research report / Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, 34
Description / Table of Contents:
Summary: The compressive strength of snow cylinders was investigated as a function of age of snow, snow-particle size, and age of the cylinders. The effect of gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and ammonia on the strength of snow cylinders has also been studied. The experimental results show that the older the snow from which snow cylinders are made, the smaller the compressive strength. The compressive strength of cylinders decreases with the snow particle size. An equation describing the aging curves for snow cylinders is presented. Whereas carbon dioxide and methane in small quantities have no effect on the compressive strength, ammonia appreciably lowers the compressive strength of snow cylinders. All strength measurements were carried out at -10°C.
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Series available for loan
Pages:
iv, 16 Seiten
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Series Statement:
Research report / Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory 34
URL:
https://hdl.handle.net/11681/2748
Language:
English
Note:
CONTENTS
Page
Preface
Summary
Introduction
Experimental
Materials
Apparatus and technique
Preparation of snow fractions
Experimental results
Aging of snow cylinders
Compressive strength as a function of particle size
Mixture of fractions
Influence of gases on the compressive strength of snow
Discussion
References
Location:
AWI Archive
Branch Library:
AWI Library
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