ICE PROBLEMS IN LOCKS AND CANALS ON THE SAINT LAWRENCE RIVER

This paper describes the major problems related to operating locks and canals under the conditions encountered during the opening and closing periods and the improvements which have been carried out to minimize the effects of cold weather. The improvements consisted of ice flushing systems, installation of compressed air systems, and insulation of lower mitre gates.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • International Symposium on Ice Problems, 3rd, Proceedings, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Aug., 18-21. 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  International Association for Hydraulic Research

  Committee on Ice Problems
  Hanover, NH  United States 
• Authors:
  • WEBB, W E
• Conference:
  • International Symposium on Ice Problems, 3rd, Proceedings, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Aug., 18-21. 1975.
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 15-24

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Canal lock operations; Cold weather; Ice; Locks (Waterways); Operations; Physical properties
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ice properties
• Geographic Terms: Saint Lawrence Seaway
• Old TRIS Terms: Air bubbling systems
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00152010
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1977 12:00AM