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❄ 7 Snow-Covered Engineering Facts ❄ By integrating snow-related factors into design and planning, civil engineers enhance the safety, functionality, and longevity of infrastructure in snowy environments. Here are 7 ways engineers might be thinking about snow even when they aren’t dealing with the winter weather: 1. Structural Design Snow Loads on Buildings: Engineers must account for snow loads when designing roofs and structures, especially in regions prone to heavy snowfall. Snow can accumulate unevenly, leading to potential structural failure if not properly addressed. Material Selection: Snow and ice can impact materials through freeze-thaw cycles, requiring engineers to choose materials resistant to cracking and degradation. 2. Transportation Engineering Road Design & Maintenance: Engineers design roads with adequate drainage and slope to prevent snow and ice buildup. Snowplow routes and de-icing strategies are integral to ensuring safety during winter. Bridge Design: Snow and ice can accumulate on bridges, requiring careful consideration of thermal expansion and contraction, as well as de-icing methods. 3. Hydrology & Flood Management Snowmelt & Runoff: Engineers design drainage systems to manage snowmelt and prevent flooding. Understanding snowpack and melt rates is crucial for water resource management and infrastructure resilience. Dams & Reservoirs: Snowmelt often contributes to water storage in reservoirs, so engineers must account for it in reservoir design and operation. 4. Pavement & Material Performance Durability Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Roads and pavements are exposed to freezing and thawing, which can cause cracks and potholes. Engineers develop materials and designs to minimize these effects. Anti-Skid Measures: Engineers incorporate textured pavements and friction-enhancing materials to improve traction on icy or snowy roads. 5. Avalanche & Landslide Mitigation Slope Stability: Engineers design slopes, retaining walls, and barriers to prevent avalanches or landslides caused by heavy snow or rapid snowmelt. Snow Sheds & Tunnels: In mountainous regions, snow sheds or tunnels are constructed to protect roadways and railways from avalanches. 6. Energy Systems Wind & Snow Loads on Renewable Energy Systems: Snow accumulation on solar panels or wind turbines can reduce efficiency, requiring designs to minimize snow interference. Hydropower: Snowmelt serves as a critical input for hydropower generation, influencing dam and power plant designs. 7. Urban Planning & Resilience Snow Management in Cities: Engineers design urban drainage systems and snow storage sites to manage snow removal and reduce urban flooding. Cold Climate Adaptation: Engineering solutions help cities adapt to snowy conditions, such as heated sidewalks and snow-melting systems. ❄Bonus Snow Fact! Snow appears white, but it’s actually translucent because it’s made up of tiny ice crystals that are also translucent. #civilengineering #snow

The Thrasher Group wishes you a very Happy New Year! ✨

What a year! As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank all of the people who made this year great: our Thrasher team, partners, and communities.🎉

Merry Christmas from The Thrasher Group!

Across the region our team has been enjoying some holiday cheer - from Christmas parades in Romney and Parsons to Elf-kins and gathering food donations for the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. We hope you are enjoying this holiday season as much as we are!

We go beyond engineering and architecture... From initial investigations to final design, #TeamThrasher has the environmental experts to move quickly on all facets of a project: 1️⃣ Licensed Remediation Specialist 3️⃣ Environmental Scientists 4️⃣ Environmental Technicians 7️⃣ Asbestos Inspectors  Our team combines a unique understanding of federal and state regulations with positive agency relationships to get the permit approvals and clearances required to get a project done the right way.

🚧 Hiring: Construction Inspector and Construction Materials Testing Project Representatives are needed at various locations across WV and the surrounding region. If you, or someone you know, is looking to be a part of projects that have positive impacts on our communities, #TeamThrasher could be the right fit. For details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eXtmbe7y

Nearing the end of an exciting and wild West Virginia high school football season, Thrasher is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this weekend's championship game coverage on WV MetroNews! 🏆 At Thrasher, we are always happy to support the local communities where we live, work, and play. We wish all eight of the championship bound teams the best of luck over the next two days. Know that all of us here at #TeamThrasher will be glued to the broadcast to see these incredible games unfold. 🙌   Let’s play some football! 🏈 Cameron Dragons vs. Wahama Falcons (A) – Friday at Noon Roane County Raiders vs. Frankfort Falcons (AA) – Friday at 7PM Herbert Hoover Huskies vs. Bridgeport Indians (AAA) – Saturday at Noon Spring Mills Cardinals vs. Martinsburg Bulldogs (AAAA) – Saturday at 7PM   📺 https://lnkd.in/epai892u

Congratulations to MCPARC on the completion of their new state of the art sports facilities at Mary Lou Retton Park. It was great to celebrate with community leaders during the acknowledgement ceremony yesterday! For more about the new Mary Lou Retton Park: https://lnkd.in/gmEirFw9

Happy Thanksgiving from #TeamThrasher!   This holiday season we interviewed the people we are most thankful for - our employees. Hear what they are grateful for and how they spend their Thanksgiving!