Title: Introduction to cold regions engineering
First published: 1997
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.
Subjects: Engineering, Cold weather conditions, Frozen ground, Engineering, cold weather conditions, Cold regions
Places: Cold regions
LC classification: TA713 .F735 1997