Rapid deployment of camp facilities utilizing point-supported structures

• Main Authors: Mimken,Victor B., Curtis,Kevin C.
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks/Department of Civil Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks 1994
• Subjects: Greenland; GISP; Ice Sheet; Memoirs of National Institute of Polar Research; Polar Research
• Online Access: https://nipr.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=2242; http://id.nii.ac.jp/1291/00002242/; https://nipr.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_action_common_download&item_id=2242&item_no=1&attribute_id=18&file_no=1

The work described in this paper summarizes the design and initial field testing of a point support foundation system for structures placed on snow. The foundation members consist of augers which can easily be driven into the snow by hand. A load frame and instrumentation package located at the Greenland Ice Sheet Program-Phase II (GISP II) are described, as well as the initial proof-of-concept testing prior to field deployment.