Download or read book Windbreak Technology written by J.R. Brandle and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a selection of papers presented at the first International Symposium on Windbreak Technology, summarising the available worldwide literature on windbreaks and the response, both positive and negative, to wind protection. State-of-the-art information is presented on general design criteria, and principles of planting and establishment for a wide range of conditions and objectives. It provides descriptive information of tree and shrub species for arid, semi-arid, temperate and tropical areas, and their use in windbreaks.

Download or read book Snow Fence Guide written by Ronald D. Tabler and published by National Research Council. This book was released on 1991 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Strategic Highway Research Program developed this guide on snow fence technology to cover everything maintenance personnel need to know in order to design and locate snow fences. This guide summarizes the results of research by SHRP and others over the last few years. A 21-minute video, 'Effective Snow Fences,' supplements this guide.

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Download or read book Design Guidelines for the Control of Blowing and Drifting Snow written by Ronald D. Tabler and published by Strategic Highway Research Program (Shrp). This book was released on 1994 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: