Projected changes to extreme wind and snow environmental loads for buildings and infrastructure across Canada
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2017.10.004
Abstract: Abstract Wind and snow are major environmental loads that are often considered in the design of buildings and infrastructure. To ensure safety of existing structures and to develop guidelines for future developments, it is important… read more here.
Keywords: wind snow; projected changes; across canada; buildings infrastructure ... See more keywords
Distinguishing the Role of Wind in Snow Distribution by Utilizing Remote Sensing and Modeling Data: Case Study in the Northeastern Tibetan Plateau
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DOI: 10.1109/jstars.2017.2716388
Abstract: Snow distribution has a profound impact on natural processes such as the hydrological cycle, the climate system, and ecological evolution. Many studies suggest that elevation, temperature, and precipitation are the three major factors controlling snow… read more here.
Keywords: wind snow; plateau; study; snow distribution ... See more keywords
Wind and Snow Loading of Balsam Fir during a Canadian Winter: A Pioneer Study
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DOI: 10.3390/f11101089
Abstract: Widely distributed across Quebec, balsam fir (Abies balsamea (L.) Mill) is highly vulnerable to wind damage. The harsh winter conditions, freezing temperatures, and snow pose an additional risk. It is important to find the mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: wind snow; winter; balsam fir; snow loading ... See more keywords