An Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering

This publication provides professional engineers, architects and construction managers with over 275 pages of technical guidance for the design and construction of buildings and related infrastructure in cold regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATIONS IN AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION, 2. FREEZE/THAW IN SOILS: ONE DIMENSIONAL LINEAR HEAT FLOW, 3. FREEZE/THAW IN SOILS: TWO DIMENSIONAL RADIAL HEAT FLOW, 4. PAVEMENT DESIGN IN SEASONAL FROST CONDITIONS, 5. ROAD DESIGN FOR COLD REGIONS, 6. UTILIDORS, 7. WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT, 8. WATER DISTRIBUTION.