Cold Region Structural Engineering

Highlights newest design and construction techniques giving guidance on such topics as ice forces on structures, snow and icing problems, earthworks and foundation construction in permafrost, special design considerations for seasonal frost areas, moisture and condensation control, protection of underground utility lines, and construction during winter in arctic and subarctic regions.

Written as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Provides a broad look at overall problems found by engineers, contractors and builders, including case histories that illustrate actual projects throughout the cold regions of the world.

Materials and Structures in Cold Regions: The Impact of Low Temperatures on Construction Materials and the Structural Behaviour of Structural Members is based on the latest research undertaken at Tianjin University, P.R. China and National University of Singapore. The book provides detailed experimental research on the influences of low temperatures on the mechanical properties of constructional materials and structural behavior of typical structural members at low temperatures, e.g., beams, columns, and walls. The theoretical and numerical models in the book on structural members at low temperatures simplifies and provides guidelines for structural engineers working on cold-region projects. The book blends the fundamental development of concepts with the practical specification of materials and structures at low temperatures. Provides detailed experimental research on the influence of low temperatures on the mechanical properties of constructional materials, and structural behavior of typical structural members at low temperatures, e.g., beams, columns, and walls Covers fundamental development of concepts, with the practical specification of materials and structures at low temperatures Presents the latest research, undertaken at Tianjin University, P.R. China and the National University of Singapore, Singapore

This collection contains more than 80 papers presents at the 10th International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering, held in Lincoln, New Hampshire, August 16-19, 1999.

Intended to introduce the special principles and practices needed for successful design and construction in cold environments, this comprehensive text examines the adaptation of engineering specialties and disciplines to the particular requirements caused by freezing temperatures. Each chapter includes a section of "First Principles" providing fundamental analysis of cold regions problems. Soil mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, and heat flow are covered in detail.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in cold regions engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATIONS IN REGIONS OF SIGNIFICANT FROST PENETRATION 2. PAVEMENT DESIGN IN SEASONAL FROST CONDITIONS 3. ROAD DESIGN FOR COLD REGIONS 4. UTILIDORS 5. WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT 6. WATER DISTRIBUTION.

Includes papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering held in Alaska on August 12-16, 1996. This book includes material on geotechnical thermal considerations, environmental remediation, materials, pipelines, cold regions research, foundations and piles, buildings and utilities, soil properties, and more.

Comprises some 80 contributions covering technical matters ranging from theoretical discussions to practical advice representing solutions to the challenging problems associated with cold region engineering. Topics include geotechnical and thermal considerations, environmental remediation, materials