Worthington Products, Inc
TUFFSteel - Steel Ice Boom Barrier
Worthington floating steel barriers are designed to take advantage of advancements in materials and composites. Our floating steel barriers are commonly used as ice booms in the most formidable climates. Each floating steel ice boom system is custom-designed to site-specific conditions.
Most popular related searches
Our Design
- Our designs allow the ice boom system to deform and submerge during periods of excessive flow typically as occurs during the spring freshet.
- Our unique design feature, whereby the boom submerges, prevents the failure of the boom or anchor systems.
USACE Cold Regions
- US Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has conducted extensive research advanced the industry`s understanding of ice forces and design considerations.
- Using Worthington`s own experience from 20 years designing log boom systems, and learning from the excellent work of CRREL, Worthington has designed ice boom systems capable of withstanding extreme loads from ice jams and floating sheet ice.
Size Dimensions
- TUFFSteel™ Pontoon sizes range from 18" (46cm) up to 42" (107cm) diameters and unit lengths up to 50-feet (15m).
Worthington Design Experts
- Worthington`s ice boom design experts will help you to find the right balance of cost and effectiveness where ice boom investments are critical. We will guide you through the entire process from concept of design, boom layout, geometry, anchor systems, design submission, delivery and installation.