Introduction to cold regions engineering
By: Dean R. Freitag, Terry McFadden.
Contributors: McFadden, Terry T.
Publisher: ASCE Press; American Society of Civil Engineers
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 738
Subjects: Engineering -- Cold weather conditions.; Frozen ground.; Cold regions.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.