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Sep 1, 1997

PRACTITIONER'S FORUM: Is Blasting of Ice Jams an Effective Mitigation Strategy?

Publication: Journal of Cold Regions Engineering
Volume 11, Issue 3
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Volume 11Issue 3September 1997
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Kathleen D. White, M.ASCE
Res. Hydr. Engr., Ice Engrg. Res. Div., USA CREEL, 72 Lyme Rd., Hanvover, N.H. 03755-1290
Roger L. Kay, Aff.ASCE
Hydr. Engr., U.S. Army Corps of Engrs., Omaha District, 215 N 17 St., Omaha, NE 68102

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