An Introduction to Arctic and Subarctic Best Practices for Professional Engineers: 11 (Cold Regions Engineering) - Softcover

Book 11 of 16: Cold Regions Engineering

Guyer, J. Paul

 
9798317030827: An Introduction to Arctic and Subarctic Best Practices for Professional Engineers: 11 (Cold Regions Engineering)

Synopsis

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of facilities in the arctic and subarctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ICE ENGINEERING, 3. HYDROLOGY: SNOW AND SNOWMELT, 4. FROZEN GROUND ENGINEERING, 5. CALCULATION OF DEPTH OF FREEZE AND THAW IN SOIL, 6. SITE SELECTION AND GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS, 7. FONDATIONS FOR STRUCTURES, 8. BUILDING DESIGN PRACTICES, 9. UTILITIES, 10. HORIZONTAL INFRASTRUCTURE (AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS AND ROADS)., 11. DRAINAGE AND GROUNDWATER, 12. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION, GRADING, AND FILL, 13. EROSION CONTROL, 14. EMBANKMENTS, 15. GROUND AND SLOPE STABILITY, 16. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICES, 17. MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING CONSIDERATIONS.

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