Victor T. Manikian
Engineering at Wentworth St, Anchorage, AK
License number
Louisiana PE.0012568
Issued Date
Jan 14, 1971
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2012
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
3317 Wentworth St, Anchorage, AK 99508
Professional information
Process For Prevention Of Ice Buildup And Reduction Of Ice Forces On Structures During Breakup
US Patent:
4498808, Feb 12, 1985
Filed:
Mar 28, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/479416
Inventors:
Victor Manikian - Anchorage AK
Giles N. McDonald - Anchorage AK
Giles N. McDonald - Anchorage AK
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
E02B 300, E02B 1502
US Classification:
405 61
Abstract:
A method for aiding the prevention of ice jamming at a man-made structure, and lessening the force exerted on these structures in a body of flowing water wherein a plurality of side-by-side slots are cut in the ice cover prior to substantial melting of same thereby reducing the size of and lessening the strength of ice floes which form during seasonal warm-up which causes thawing and breakup of the ice cover.