Snow creep investigations near the Snettisham transmission line in southeast Alaska near Juneau

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TitleSnow creep investigations near the Snettisham transmission line in southeast Alaska near Juneau
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1976
AuthorsMeyer, R. L.
Conference Name44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 44th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1976
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationCalgary, Alberta
KeywordsSnow creep, Snow creep loading, Snow creep measurement
Abstract

This paper describes the installation of snow creep measuring devices along the Snettisham transmission line in southeast Alaska near Juneau. The investigation was undertaken to determine the effects of snow creep pressure on transmission line towers after several towers had failed. Information was gathered on snow creep, depth, density, and on other environmental parameters including wind velocity, direction, and duration. This information was utilized in the analysis of the transmission tower failures and was also essential to the determination of design criteria for future transmission line construction.
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