Breaking New Ground Using Fixed Snow Nets to Mitigate Avalanche Risk to the Trans-Canada Highway
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1 Breaking New Ground Using Fixed Snow Nets to Mitigate Avalanche Risk to the Trans-Canada Highway Brian Gould & Cam Campbell Alpine Solutions Avalanche Services, Squamish, BC, Canada Andi Buechi Geobrugg North America, Kelowna, BC, Canada ABSTRACT In British Columbia, the Trans-Canada Highway winds through the Glacier National Park and over Rogers Pass, which is a well-known area for snow avalanches. Each year avalanches affecting the highway disrupt the transportation of goods and people through this critical transportation corridor. Increasing traffic volumes and the mounting costs of closures to the economy has resulted in a need for new avalanche mitigation measures, including snow netting, which stabilizes the snow in the avalanche path start zone throughout winter. This mitigation measure has been specified for three avalanche paths near Rogers Pass. Even when snow-free, the site conditions are hazardous and complex and required expertise of engineering consultants, drilling experts, safety and helicopter logistics. To date this is the largest snow net project in the western hemisphere. RÉSUMÉ En Colombie-Britannique, l'autoroute transcanadienne traverse le Parc National des Glaciers et le Col Rogers, une zone connue pour les avalanches de neige. Chaque année, les avalanches affectant la route perturbent le transport de marchandises et de personnes à travers ce couloir de transport critique. L'augmentation des volumes de trafic et les coûts croissants des fermetures de l'économie ont entraîné la nécessité de nouvelles mesures d'atténuation des avalanches, y compris le déneigement, qui stabilise la neige dans la zone de démarrage de l'avalanche tout au long de l'hiver. Cette mesure d'atténuation a été spécifiée pour trois chemins d'avalanche près du col de Rogers. Même en cas de neige, les conditions du site sont dangereuses et complexes et nécessitent l'expertise des consultants en ingénierie, des experts en forage, de la sécurité et de la logistique des hélicoptères. À ce jour, c'est le plus grand projet de réseau de neige dans l'hémisphère occidental. 1. INTRODUCTION Snow avalanches are a significant natural hazard that affect a number of activities in mountainous regions of Canada and other alpine nations. In addition to affecting ski areas, mines, hydroelectric, and other industries, avalanches can disrupt the transportation of goods and people by impacting highways. When the Trans-Canada Highway opened in 1962, snow sheds and earthworks were constructed to protect travelers from the most frequent avalanche paths. These measures have since been supplemented by operational avalanche mitigation which incorporates temporary closures, and highway based Howitzers to trigger avalanches when the hazard is high. In recent years, increasing traffic volumes and decreasing tolerance for travel delays has led to a demand for more robust avalanche mitigation measures. New avalanche mitigations being installed in Glacier National Park will enhance Parks Canada s successful avalanche control program using Howitzer fire that has been jointly operated with Canadian Armed Forces since One of these mitigation measures is snow netting, a form of supporting structure installed in avalanche starting zones that has been used extensively in Europe as well as other alpine regions. Recently, a large installation of snow nets was commissioned by Parks Canada in Glacier National Park to protect an exposed section of the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near Rogers Pass. The design-build project involved extremely challenging terrain, both from a design and installation perspective. This paper discusses the methodology used and presents some of the challenges encountered. 2. BACKGROUND ON SNOW NETS The idea of inhibiting the formation of avalanches in avalanche starting zones goes back more than a century (FAO 1985). Wooden stakes, stone walls and other landscape modifications were built to protect settlements, often after a historic avalanche event had occurred. Since the 1960s there have been significant advancements with snow-supporting structural systems (Figure 1), and in addition to protecting towns and villages, they have been used to protect ski areas, industrial sites, and transportation corridors.
2 Figure 1. Early snow net in Switzerland ca Generally speaking, there are two types of structural systems: 1. Rigid steel snow-bridges or snow rakes that consist of steel piles and steel profiles bolted together. 2. Snow nets with swivel posts, and high-tensile strength mesh (Figure 2). Figure 4. General components and layout of snow nets Figure 2. Rigid steel snow bridges and flexible snow nets side by side Snow nets have been increasingly applied in areas where rockfall is a problem, or where there is challenging terrain or ground conditions (Figure 3). The Geobrugg SPIDER Avalanche snow net is recognized by the WSL-Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF as suitable for use in permanent avalanche defense structures. Figure 3. Complex site geometry and conditions above the Trans-Canada Highway near Rogers Pass, BC (right) Snow nets are sized according to thickness of the snowpack, and the design thickness is designated as Dk. Normally the design thickness for a snow net system is determined by considering the extreme snow depth, or Hk. The common range of design Dk values for snow nets are from 2.5 to 4.5 m. There are several advantages to the application of snow nets: Snow net components are light-weight and installation with a helicopter is possible in areas that are otherwise inaccessible. Snow nets are visually less obtrusive compared to rigid structures, which is relevant for tourism and parks. In areas of subject to rockfall, the nets can be effectively adapted to the terrain. The flexible snow-net system adapts to areas in permafrost terrain and creeping unconsolidated rock (e.g. free-standing plates are able to react together with the slope (no stiff, concrete foundation), and seasonal adjustments to the snow net floating base plates (Figure 5) and net structure can be made if there is movement under the net structure itself). The basic components in a snow net consist of swivel posts, high-tensile steel specialized mesh, anchors and foundation elements (Figure 4).
3 Figure 5. SPIDER snow net floating base plates 2.1. Multi-Geohazard Mitigation In many cases snow nets installed in the starting zone are subject to frequent rockfall (Figure 6). In the 1960 s it became clear that flexible snow nets provide better performance during dynamic rockfall impacts compared to stiff steel bridges. Large scale 1:1 rockfall tests using high-tensile steel flexible snow nets have been completed. This has helped to determine the energy absorption capacity of the snow nets. Test results prove that rockfall energies of up to 500 kj are achievable without changing the snow net anchor locations or net geometry (Brändle et al. 2013). Figure 7. Rockfall intercepted by snow nets with gaps showing between the triangular panels (left) and hightensile steel nets utilizing rectangular panels eliminating gaps between net panels without compromising elasticity and flexibility of the structure (right) 2.2. Existing Canadian Installations Currently there are two other snow net installations in Canada: 1. Kicking Horse Canyon the second installation in Canada. This installation has four rows and protects a segment of the TCH approximately 10 km east of Golden, BC Mile Bluffs. This installation was completed in October 2014 and consists of three rows. It protects a short segment of Highway 16 approximately 50 km west of Terrace, BC. In contrast to these smaller installations, the Cougar Corner project consists of 98 row segments. 3. PROJECT OVERVIEW 3.1. Location and Snow Climate Figure 6. Rockfall in snow nets alpine terrain (left) and effect of rockfall on triangular snow nets (right) In fact, very early snow nets near rockfall source areas proved that a flexible system was capable of not only absorbing the large pressure over a large area, but also there was enough flexibility and residual strength to retain the point load of a rockfall impact. The individual spiral ropes of the net are not firmly attached to one another, therefore the energy absorption capacity is greater as the net itself deforms and adjust to spread the impact energy into neighboring areas. These barriers became the grandfathers of today s rockfall barriers which are more sophisticated, but still consist of high-tensile steel mesh, post and wire rope anchors. Recent advancements in net panel design have proven that rectangular net panels seamed together without gaps between the panel can absorb greater energy throughout the system and prevent rocks from falling between the conventional triangular net (Figure 7). The snow net project is located approximately 9 km west of Rogers Pass between Golden and Revelstoke in southern British Columbia (Figure 8). Rogers Pass is well known as a heavy snow region, with an average of 14 m of snow falling annually at treeline elevations (J. Goodrich, personal communication, 18 July 2017). The section of highway over the Rogers Pass travels through the tracks and runout zones of approximately 134 snow avalanche paths, several of which impact the highway annually, resulting in closures and sometimes lengthy traffic delays. The three avalanche paths designated for the installation of snow nets are Cougar Corner 6, 7, and 8. The starting zone elevation of the three avalanche paths range between 1400 m and 1700 m. The approximate areal extent of all three starting zones is 24,726 m 2, as illustrated in Figure 9.
4 installation of a snow net system to minimise the need for ongoing monitoring and active control using Howitzer fire. Past experience has proven that passive snow nets in avalanche start zones are effective in mitigating the risk of avalanches. During extreme snow conditions, permanent structures prevents road closures as well as frees up avalanche forecast and control resources for other areas Site Conditions The Cougar Corner site is mainly steep, rugged, and rocky with limited tree cover or vegetation except in Cougar Corner 8 (Figure 10). Terrain is primarily non-planar with several complex rock features interrupting the flow of the landscape. Figure 8. Overview of snow net location Figure 10. Cougar Corner site with 3 paths outlined in red Figure 9. Cougar Corner (CC) paths 3.2. Motivation for Snow Nets The TCH is the busiest east-west highway in western Canada, and serves as a primary transportation corridor for the flow people and goods heading to and from the west coast. During construction of the Rogers Pass section of the highway in the 1960s, several runout zone mitigation measures, including snow sheds and berms, were installed to protect the highway from the most frequent and destructive avalanche paths. For over 60 years, these measures have been supplemented with operational avalanche control measures that includes daily monitoring by professional Parks Canada avalanche forecasters, and a large artillery program involving 105 mm Howitzers operated jointly with Canadian Armed Forces. High traffic volumes and the increasing economic impact resulting from traffic delays has increased the pressure to improve highway reliability through the Rogers Pass. Studies by Parks Canada suggest the three Cougar Corner paths have historically been a significant contributor to closure time, and they present comparatively higher risk to highway travellers than other paths within the corridor. As a result, these three paths were chosen for the 4. METHODS 4.1. The Swiss Guidelines The Technical Guidelines for Avalanche Defense Structures in Avalanche Starting Zones issued in 1990 and revised in 2007 (Margreth 2007) serve as the basis for the development and approval in Switzerland. The Cougar Corner snow nets were designed according to these Swiss Guidelines, which have become the international standard for snow supporting structures in avalanche starting zones. These guidelines specify: Fundamental principles for general arrangement and coverage in order to effectively stop large avalanches from releasing, including minimum fence height and maximum separation between adjacent fence segments in a row. Maximum distance between rows of fences down a slope, in order to withstand static snow creep and glide forces Initial Desktop Design The goals of the initial desktop terrain analysis and snow net layout included: Estimation of material needed to within ten percent of the final as-built layout.
5 Identification of areas where field-layout will be straight forward and closely match the initial desktop layout. Identification of terrain features that pose challenges for layout and require detailed field investigations and fitting. A high resolution (1 m) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) acquired through LiDAR survey of the site when it was snow free, was used to determine slope shape and incline, identify constraining terrain features, and plan an initial layout (Figure 11). Gumbel extreme value analysis of historical snow depth data from nearby weather stations was used in conjunction with analysis of snow drifting patterns in historical photographs to determine minimum fence heights. Avalanche starting zone boundaries were delineated from initial outlines provided by Parks Canada and detailed terrain analysis using the 1 m DEM and terrain photographs. judgement and experience of snow and avalanche engineers, and Geobrugg s technical representatives Field Investigations and Layout Initial field investigations involved analysis of both the large features that were noticed during the desktop phase, and micro-features such as small steps, overhangs, and grooves that generally were not recognizable. These microfeatures perhaps posed the most significant challenge on the project, as snow net systems require a certain degree of terrain uniformity and consistent (and competent) rock for the high strength anchors required to sustain the high snow creep and glide forces. In addition to providing a challenge for the design and layout of the snow nets, the steepness and ruggedness of the terrain presented significant safety risk for personnel on site due to both falling, and rockfall from above. As a result, fall protection (primarily rope access) and rockfall management systems, including extensive scaling, were employed anywhere these hazards exist, which included approximately 75 % of the project site. Although these safety systems resulted in reduced speed and increased time to complete the project, they ensured a safe worksite for the many drillers, installers, and engineers that were on site on a daily basis. As is typical with snow nets, layout was completed using a combination of cable jigs provided by Geobrugg, measuring tape, inclinometers, and rangefinders. A Global Positioning System (GPS) with base station was used regularly to position the layout crew in locations designated on the initial desktop design. Dimensions for layout require accuracy for the snow nets to be supported properly in the terrain (Figure 12). Final layout relied extensively on Figure 11. Screenshot of the initial desktop snow fence layout drawing for Cougar Corner 7 showing the avalanche starting zone boundary (red line), post type and locations (green, yellow and pink squares),uphill toeedge of the Spider nets (black hashed line), and proposed debris flow net locations (orange and green lines).
6 Figure 12. Example layout dimensions for Geobrugg Dk 3.5 system 4.4. Quality Control Ongoing quality control occurred during the field layout phase to ensure the layout conformed to the Swiss Guidelines and Geobrugg specifications (Figure 13). A GPS system with GNSS correction was used to survey anchor and post locations that were laid out in the field according to the methods outlined in Section 4.3. These coordinates were analysed using a Geographical Information System (GIS) to determine spacing between points, distance between rows of fences, separation between adjacent fence segments and inflection angles at post locations (Figure 13). These parameters were then compared to the Swiss Guidelines and Geobrugg specifications and areas that needed adjustment were highlighted. This was an ongoing iterative process with feedback to the field layout crew on a daily basis. 5. CHALLENGES Although several challenges were encountered throughout the design, drilling, and installation of the snow nets, there were a few design situations that required innovative thinking, and concepts that had not been used previously. These challenges, and their solutions, are presented in the next three sections Discontinuous Terrain Figure 13. Screenshot of the layout drawing for the lower section of the Cougar Corner 7 starting zone (red outline) showing post (green and pink squares) and anchor (red and blue circles) locations with spacing distances between points (black numbers (m)) and post inflection angles (red numbers ( )) Initial field investigations indicated extensive discontinuous terrain, sloping benches, and other terrain discontinuity that would not allow for a continuous snow net system (Figure 14). Although the Spider net system can accommodate continuous fence lengths of up to 60 m, in order to adapt to the discontinuous terrain, as well as wildlife permeability and practical installation purposes, shorter fence segments, typically involving at least two full panels, and 7 to 30 m in length, were used. Essentially, there were several isolated terrain segments that would only accommodate a single central panel of net with 2 triangle end panels, which was referred to as a 2-post system (Figure 15). Although these 2-post systems had isolated use previous to this project, Cougar Corner incorporated 23 2-post systems which accounted for 24 % of the rows.
7 Figure 14. Continuous snow net system Figure 16. Use of Debris Flow net barrier in CC7 gully 6. CONCLUSION The Cougar Corner snow net project represents a milestone for avalanche mitigation in Canada and the world. Not only is it the installation significant in size, it also incorporates innovative design concepts that would not have been possible without the collaborative effort that ensued on the project. Installations in Cougar Corner 7 and 8 paths have successfully protected the TCH throughout winter 2016/2017 (Figure 17), and the final installation of snow nets in Cougar Corner 6 should be completed by the time this paper is published. Figure post system 5.2. CC7 Gully The central section of Cougar Corner 7 path is a narrow converging gully that is over 5 m deep and 10 to 15 m wide at its narrowest point. Terrain investigations determined that standard snow nets were not suitable for this location. After discussing with the manufacturer s technical representatives, it was realized that a debris flow barrier system could effectively be employed. The system is designed for significant loading from debris flow mass, which is much denser and heavier than even the densest snow pack. And the debris flow nets could act as a catchment for any loose snow sloughs that occur between rows of nets. The final installation is illustrated in Figure 16. Figure 17. Cougar Corner 7 and 8 path snow nets, April 2017
8 7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The authors would like to acknowledge the following primary organizations and companies that were involved in the Cougar Corner snow net project: Parks Canada the owner. McElhanney Consulting Inc. the owner s engineer. BAT Construction the prime contractor. Geobrugg AG the snow net manufacturer. We would also like to thank, Marnie DiGiando, Gilles Lussier and Jeff Goodrich from Parks Canada for reviewing this paper. 8. REFERENCES Brändle, R., Gröner, E., and Margreth, S Avalanche Barriers in the starting zone exposed to rock fall: Range of capacity and 1:1 rock fall tests with flexible snow net, 2013 International Snow Science Workshop, Grenoble, France. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Avalanche Control, FAO, Rome, Italy. Margreth, S Defense structures in avalanche starting zones - Technical guideline as an aid to enforcement, Federal Office for the Environment, Bern, Switzerland.
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