Permafrost foundations : state of the practice /

Presents the most current techniques used to design and construct foundations on permafrost. Failure to understand the complexity of technical issues involved in building under these extreme conditions can start with the settlement or jacking of the soils, and result in conditions ranging from slopi...

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Corporate Author: Technical Council on Cold Regions Engineering
Other Authors: Clarke, Edwin S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, ©2007.
Series:Technical Council on Cold Regions Engineering monograph.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Presents the most current techniques used to design and construct foundations on permafrost. Failure to understand the complexity of technical issues involved in building under these extreme conditions can start with the settlement or jacking of the soils, and result in conditions ranging from sloping buildings to swayback roofs to complete structural collapse. This monograph includes eight chapters, which present the authors experiences in both the design and remedial actions required for the continued successful performance of these systems. It will be beneficial to geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and anyone involved in design and construction on frozen soils.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 86 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780784472071
0784472076