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Permafrost Foundations: State of the Practice
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Description for Permafrost Foundations: State of the Practice
Paperback. Presents the techniques used to design and construct foundations on permafrost. 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. Editor(s): Clarke, Edwin S. Num Pages: 86 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
As building expands in the northern latitudes, it is critical to get information about soil conditions and geotechnical and structural issues in the hands of those dealing with the many challenges of building on frozen soils. ""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 sloping buildings to swayback roofs to complete structural collapse. This monograph includes eight chapters, ... Read more
As building expands in the northern latitudes, it is critical to get information about soil conditions and geotechnical and structural issues in the hands of those dealing with the many challenges of building on frozen soils. ""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 sloping buildings to swayback roofs to complete structural collapse. This monograph includes eight chapters, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
86
Place of Publication
Reston, United States
ISBN
9780784409473
SKU
V9780784409473
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