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Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationStress and strain of snowpackStress and strain of snowpackStress and strain of snowpackStress and strain of snowpack
Beginning of a slab Beginning of a slab avalanche.avalanche.
The release was The release was triggered by skis triggered by skis cutting moving near cutting moving near the top of the rounded the top of the rounded ridge seen in the ridge seen in the upper left corner of upper left corner of the picture.the picture.
Beginning of a slab Beginning of a slab avalanche.avalanche.
The release was The release was triggered by skis triggered by skis cutting moving near cutting moving near the top of the rounded the top of the rounded ridge seen in the ridge seen in the upper left corner of upper left corner of the picture.the picture.
Credit: A. Duclos, www.data-avalanche.org
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Sudden fracturing of the snowpack, which is a clear sign of stress & instability.
Sudden fracturing of the snowpack, which is a clear sign of stress & instability.
Credit: A. Duclos, www.data-avalanche.org
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Deformation of the spx occurs in 3 modes:Deformation of the spx occurs in 3 modes:
CompressionCompression TensionTension ShearShear
Deformation of the spx occurs in 3 modes:Deformation of the spx occurs in 3 modes:
CompressionCompression TensionTension ShearShear
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CreepCreep
The alpine snowpack is always The alpine snowpack is always creeping, due to metamorphism creeping, due to metamorphism (90% settlement and 10% (90% settlement and 10% deformation of ice grains) and its deformation of ice grains) and its high porosity.high porosity.
CreepCreep
The alpine snowpack is always The alpine snowpack is always creeping, due to metamorphism creeping, due to metamorphism (90% settlement and 10% (90% settlement and 10% deformation of ice grains) and its deformation of ice grains) and its high porosity.high porosity.
Settlement from rearrangement of ice grains due to weight of layers above
Settlement from rearrangement of ice grains due to weight of layers above
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Creep
Long-term effect of compressive stress is increase of density & hardness w/r to depth
During densification, snow hardness increases
Hardness is more related to strength than density.
Creep
Long-term effect of compressive stress is increase of density & hardness w/r to depth
During densification, snow hardness increases
Hardness is more related to strength than density.
Term Strength (Pa)
Hand test
Graphic
Very low 0 - 103 fist
Low 103 - 104 4 fingers
Medium 104 - 105 1 finger
High 105 - 106 pencil
Very high > 106 Knife blade
Ice
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Creep
1. Simple case: horizontal with constant depth
All deformation is in the vertical direction:
Settlement
Creep
1. Simple case: horizontal with constant depth
All deformation is in the vertical direction:
Settlement
Settlement of snow is largely by rearrangement of grains caused by the weight above.
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Settlement
Densification and Densification and StrengtheningStrengthening
Settlement
Densification and Densification and StrengtheningStrengthening
Settlement of snow is largely by rearrangement of grains caused by the weight above.
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Creep
2. Snowpack on inclined slope
Total deformation of snow pack is in the down slope direction
Resolve stress into vector components
Creep
2. Snowpack on inclined slope
Total deformation of snow pack is in the down slope direction
Resolve stress into vector components
The stresses that cause deformation in the snowpack
The stresses that cause deformation in the snowpack
Stress () = force/unit area
= F/A
Stress () = force/unit area
= F/A
ForceForceForce: changes in the state of rest or motion of a
body.
Only a force can cause a stationary object to move or change the motion (direction and velocity) of a moving object.
Force: changes in the state of rest or motion of a body.
Only a force can cause a stationary object to move or change the motion (direction and velocity) of a moving object. Force = mass x acceleration F = ma
Mass = density x volume m = V
= m/V
Weight is the magnitude of the force of gravity (g) acting upon a mass.
The newton (N) is the basic (SI) unit of force.
Force = mass x acceleration F = ma
Mass = density x volume m = V
= m/V
Weight is the magnitude of the force of gravity (g) acting upon a mass.
The newton (N) is the basic (SI) unit of force.
Units of StressUnits of Stress
1 newton = 1 kg meter/sec2 = a unit of force
1 pascal = 1 newton/m2 = a unit of stress
1 newton = 1 kg meter/sec2 = a unit of force
1 pascal = 1 newton/m2 = a unit of stress
1 kPa = 0.145 lb/in2
• 9.81 Pa is the pressure caused by a depth of 1mm of water
1 kPa = 0.145 lb/in2
• 9.81 Pa is the pressure caused by a depth of 1mm of water
Two components stress
1. Normal stress, n and the component that is parallel to the plane, shear stress, s
Normal compressive stresses tend to inhibit sliding along the plane and are considered positive if they are compressive.
Normal tensional stresses tend to separate rocks along the plane and values are considered negative.
2. Shear stresses tend to promote sliding along the plane, labeled positive if its right-lateral shear and negative if its left-lateral shear.
Two components stress
1. Normal stress, n and the component that is parallel to the plane, shear stress, s
Normal compressive stresses tend to inhibit sliding along the plane and are considered positive if they are compressive.
Normal tensional stresses tend to separate rocks along the plane and values are considered negative.
2. Shear stresses tend to promote sliding along the plane, labeled positive if its right-lateral shear and negative if its left-lateral shear.
Two components stress
1. Normal stress, n and the component that is parallel to the plane
Normal compressive stresses tend to inhibit sliding along the plane and are considered positive if they are compressive.
Normal tensional stresses tend to separate rocks along the plane and values are considered negative.
2. Shear stresses, s , tend to promote sliding along the plane, labeled positive if its right-lateral shear and negative if its left-lateral shear.
Two components stress
1. Normal stress, n and the component that is parallel to the plane
Normal compressive stresses tend to inhibit sliding along the plane and are considered positive if they are compressive.
Normal tensional stresses tend to separate rocks along the plane and values are considered negative.
2. Shear stresses, s , tend to promote sliding along the plane, labeled positive if its right-lateral shear and negative if its left-lateral shear.
Stress on a 2-D plane:
Normal stress act perpendicular to the plane Shear stress act along the plane.
Normal and shear stresses are perpendicular to one another
Stress on a 2-D plane:
Normal stress act perpendicular to the plane Shear stress act along the plane.
Normal and shear stresses are perpendicular to one another
Stress on an inclined slope
2 componentsNormal stress & Shear stress
Stress on an inclined slope
2 componentsNormal stress & Shear stress
n = cos2n = cos2
s = sin2s = sin2
STRESSSTRESSVERSUSVERSUS
STRENGTHSTRENGTH
STRESSSTRESSVERSUSVERSUS
STRENGTHSTRENGTH
WHEN STRESS EXCEEDS STRENGTH
WHEN STRESS EXCEEDS STRENGTH
FAILURE OCCURS!FAILURE OCCURS!
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Shear Stress
&
Slope angle
Shear Stress
&
Slope angle
Shear creep deformation depends on the type of snow and the slope angle.
Shear creep deformation depends on the type of snow and the slope angle.
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Glide
Entire snowpack slips over Entire snowpack slips over the ground or at an the ground or at an interface such as an ice interface such as an ice layer. layer.
Glide
Entire snowpack slips over Entire snowpack slips over the ground or at an the ground or at an interface such as an ice interface such as an ice layer. layer.
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationStress and strain of snowpackStress and strain of snowpack
Glide
Observations show:Observations show:1)1)Smooth interfaceSmooth interface2)2)Temperature at the Temperature at the interface or bottom of spx interface or bottom of spx at 0°C (need free water)at 0°C (need free water)3)3)Slope angle > 15° Slope angle > 15° (roughness of typical (roughness of typical alpine ground cover)alpine ground cover)
Glide
Observations show:Observations show:1)1)Smooth interfaceSmooth interface2)2)Temperature at the Temperature at the interface or bottom of spx interface or bottom of spx at 0°C (need free water)at 0°C (need free water)3)3)Slope angle > 15° Slope angle > 15° (roughness of typical (roughness of typical alpine ground cover)alpine ground cover)
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationStress and strain of snowpackStress and strain of snowpack
Glide
Models assume that the water within the spx and at the snow/groundinterface is the critical parameter that determines glide velocity and glide avalanche release.
McClung and Clarke (1987)Clarke and McLung (1999)
Glide
Models assume that the water within the spx and at the snow/groundinterface is the critical parameter that determines glide velocity and glide avalanche release.
McClung and Clarke (1987)Clarke and McLung (1999)
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Glide
Clarke and McClung (1999) emphasize the effect of water on the interface geometry, rather than the effects of varying shear viscosity and viscous Poisson Ratio with varying water content.
Glide
Clarke and McClung (1999) emphasize the effect of water on the interface geometry, rather than the effects of varying shear viscosity and viscous Poisson Ratio with varying water content.
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Glide
Recent studies suggest that the ground showed only minor variation through the winter, while glide rates fluctuated substantially through the winter.
Glide
Recent studies suggest that the ground showed only minor variation through the winter, while glide rates fluctuated substantially through the winter.
Figure 5. Full-depth glide avalanche trigger mechanisms (source data from Lackinger, 1987 and Clarke and McClung, 1999)
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Glide
This suggests that the effects of water on partial separation of the snowpack from the glide interface and in filling of irregularities in the ground has a greater affect on glide velocity than varying snow properties.
Glide
This suggests that the effects of water on partial separation of the snowpack from the glide interface and in filling of irregularities in the ground has a greater affect on glide velocity than varying snow properties.
Figure 5. Full-depth glide avalanche trigger mechanisms (source data from Lackinger, 1987 and Clarke and McClung, 1999)
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GlideGlide
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GlideGlide
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GlideGlide
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Shear failure of alpine snow
s
Elastic, viscoelastic, and permanent deformationElastic, viscoelastic, and permanent deformation
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In general, dry snow can not fracture unless a critical rate is exceeded.
100x or greater than the rate of creep deformation
In general, dry snow can not fracture unless a critical rate is exceeded.
100x or greater than the rate of creep deformation
Ski trigger,snow machine, explosives, etc.
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How are high rates produced to cause propagating fractures?
Stress concentrations on asperities.
Fracture mechanics suggest that flaw or crack will increase local stress by ~102
How are high rates produced to cause propagating fractures?
Stress concentrations on asperities.
Fracture mechanics suggest that flaw or crack will increase local stress by ~102
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Strain softening
Resistance to deformation decreases after peak strains.
Shear bands or slip surfaces form during deformation.
Combine the strain softening with natural flaws will concentrate shear deformation
Strain softening
Resistance to deformation decreases after peak strains.
Shear bands or slip surfaces form during deformation.
Combine the strain softening with natural flaws will concentrate shear deformation
Shear failure of alpine snow deformed at 0.1mm/min.
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Components of shear strength in snowComponents of shear strength in snow
Shear failure depends on:
Density Hardness Temperature Rate of deformation Quality of bonding to adjacent layers
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Shear failure depends on:
Density Hardness Temperature Rate of deformation Quality of bonding to adjacent layers
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Components of shear strength in snowComponents of shear strength in snow
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Strength property that determines avalanche type is cohesion.
Loose snow avalanche = lack of cohesionSlab avalanches = cohesion that forms blocks
Cohesion:Bond strengthShape of snow crystalsDensity of bonds (bonds/unit volume)
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Components of shear strength in snowComponents of shear strength in snow
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Loose snow avalanche = lack of cohesion
Low Cohesion:Cold temperaturesSnow falling w/ windless conditionsLow density snow
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Components of shear strength in snowComponents of shear strength in snow
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Controlling factor in slab avalanches
Friction:Snow textureWater contentWeight of snow layers above (increase normal stress)
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationComponents of shear strength in snowComponents of shear strength in snow
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Components of Shear Strength Cohesion Friction
Shear failure under different normal pressure. Cohesive strength at STP is 3kPa.
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Shear failure in snowShear failure in snow
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Fracture Line Studies
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Shear failure in snowShear failure in snow
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Strength highest in fine-grained snow with rounded grains.
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Shear failure in snowShear failure in snow
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Snow is stiffer and stronger as it gets colder.
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Shear failure in snowShear failure in snow
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Shear failure in snowShear failure in snow
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Shear Strength Density Grain size Temperature Overburden
Compressive forces (normal stress) on a weak layer increases to friction component of strength.
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Loose snow avalancheLoose snow avalanche
Little cohesionNear surface initiationLittle cohesionNear surface initiation
Free water in snow, subsurface now entrained if wet
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Loose snow avalancheLoose snow avalanche
Little cohesionNear surface initiationLittle cohesionNear surface initiation
Snow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow DeformationSnow Deformation
Loose snow avalancheLoose snow avalanche
Angle of repose for dry snowAngle of repose for dry snow
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
Cohesive layer overliesthinner, weak layerCohesive layer overliesthinner, weak layer
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy of slab and failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy of slab and failure layerGeometry
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy of slab and failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy of slab and failure layerGeometry
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
Hardness of slabs range from very low (fist) to high (pencil).
Soft slab = v. low or low hardness
Hard slab = medium or harder
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
Difficult to classify!Continental climates: greater tendency for slabs fail on weak layers in old snow
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Slab avalancheSlab avalanche
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry
CharacteristicsSlope angleCrown thicknessSlab densityFailure layer densitySlab & bed hardnessSlab & bed temperatureStratigraphy: slab &
failure layerGeometry Dependent on terrain
Unconfined slopes, open slopes: field data suggests slab width>downslope lengthConfined slopes: length > width
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Dry Slab Avalanche FormationDry Slab Avalanche Formation
FRACTURE SEQUENCES
Shear stress > shear strength
Rate of deformation in weak layer must be fast enough to inititate fracture
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Dry Slab Avalanche FormationDry Slab Avalanche Formation
INITIAL FAILURE
Collapse by a interface layerShear frx produce tension frx at the crown
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Dry Slab Avalanche FormationDry Slab Avalanche Formation
INITIAL SHEAR FRACTURE
Crown tension fracture near skier
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Wet Slab Avalanche FormationWet Slab Avalanche Formation
COMPLEXITY OF WATER FLOW IN WET SNOW
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Wet Slab Avalanche FormationWet Slab Avalanche Formation
LUBRICATION MECHANISM FOR GLIDING ON ICE LAYER
Snow DeformationSnow Deformation
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
If failure reaches a critical point, fracture will result.
Fractures propagate by spreading along a layer of snow as bonds between grains break.
Fractures also tend to propagate from weak point to weak point in the slab.
Weak points:
1) shallow areas in the snowpack, 2) thin spots in the slab, and/or 3) places where the integrity of the slab is disturbed (e.g. rocks or trees protruding into or through the pack).
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
Triggers can be natural or artificial.
Natural triggers: related to changes in weather or the snowpack, such as, new snow, wind transported snow, temperature, etc.
Artificial triggers: related to human activities,: such as skiing, operating machinery, applying explosives, etc.
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
It is important to understand the difference between a start zone and trigger point.
Start: where avalanche are likely to start (we see the fracture line here) and
Trigger points: where the failure that causes an avalanche to start is initiated.
Trigger points may or may not be in start zones.
Triggers:
Natural
Artificial.
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
For stress to overcome strength, load on the slab has to increase or the strength of the bonds holding the slab in place has to decrease.
Natural or artificial loads may be added slowly and gradually or rapidly.
The bonds in the snowpack adjust readily to slow loading.
Slow Loading:
Snowpack adjusts well
Rapid Loading:
Snowpack adjusts poorly
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
Slab release:
Shear failure
Tensile failure
Compression failure
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
What happens first…, followed by…, or is the sequence is always the same, or what is the role of compression in failure, and does it occur sometimes or always.
Slab release:
Shear failure
Tensile failure
Compression failure
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
We observe rapid snow failure even when avalanches do not occur.
The “whumpf” or collapse of a slab when we ski onto it is a sign of compressional failure.
Cracks that occur in the snow as we ski across it are tensile failures.
When we ski across a slope and the slab fails and moves downhill but stops and does not avalanche, shear failure has occurred.
Bonding, Failure, and Avalanche Release
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