Author(s): Jean-Claude Tatinclaux
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Abstract: One of the tasks in the Corps of Engineers River Ice Management (RIM) program is to develop an ice prow capable of creating nearly ice-free channels in the vicinity of locks and dams on the Illinois and Ohio Rivers. Based on a literature survey the selected concept was that of a barge type attachment to be mounted ahead of a towboat. The prow is equipped with ice knives, and has a gently sloping bottom equipped with deflector vanes. The paper presents the results of model resistance tests which served to select the vane configuration and number of ice knives. A prototype of the prow is under final design for construction; field testing and demonstration are scheduled for winter 1986-87.
Year: 1986