Contributions

  • McFadden, Terry T. - Contributor

Publication

1997 - ASCE Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

184,500 words, Guess

Page Count

738 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • Goodreads3883811

Classifications

  • DDC624/.0911
  • LCCTA713 .F735 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.

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