Cold Regions Engineering 2015 : developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure : proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering : July 19-22, 2015, Salt Lake City, Utah /

This collection contains 55 peer-reviewed papers addressing the challenges of developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure in cold climates. In addition to issues and solutions related to the built environment, the papers also provide a deeper understanding of the processes of freezing and th...

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Corporate Authors: International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers. Cold Regions Engineering Division (sponsoring body.)
Other Authors: Guthrie, W. Spencer (Editor)
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, Va. : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2015]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This collection contains 55 peer-reviewed papers addressing the challenges of developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure in cold climates. In addition to issues and solutions related to the built environment, the papers also provide a deeper understanding of the processes of freezing and thawing as they occur in the surrounding natural environment. Topics include: buildings and bridges; hydraulics and hydrology; pavement materials, structures, and maintenance; frozen soil properties, ground characterization, and frost heave; embankments and foundations; utilities and energy; and construction and logistics. --
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 640 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780784479315
0784479313
9781680157727
1680157728