Snow-supporting structure
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Snow supporting structures are structure
s for avalanche control
. They are subdivided into rigid structures and flexible structures.
Rigid structures are avalanche snow bridges, and snow racks. Flexible structures are snow nets.
The choice of proper structures depends on the protected objects and the type of the terrain.
Structure
Structure is a fundamental, tangible or intangible notion referring to the recognition, observation, nature, and permanence of patterns and relationships of entities. This notion may itself be an object, such as a built structure, or an attribute, such as the structure of society...
s for avalanche control
Avalanche control
Avalanche control or avalanche defense activities reduce the hazard avalanches pose to human life, activity, and property. Avalanche control begins with a risk assessment conducted by surveying for potential avalanche terrain by identifying geographic features such as vegetation patterns,...
. They are subdivided into rigid structures and flexible structures.
Rigid structures are avalanche snow bridges, and snow racks. Flexible structures are snow nets.
The choice of proper structures depends on the protected objects and the type of the terrain.