Permafrost foundation and engineering structures

Author: Wu Ziwan
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The author combines decades of research findings in permafrost studies with accumulated data and experience to elaborate on the uniqueness of permafrost foundations and their interactions with various types of engineering structures and the environment. From an engineering practice perspective, the author lists various types of frost damage in construction and suggests reasons for these damages, proposing practical and cost-effective measures to prevent frost damage. Finally, the author highlights the urgency of protecting fragile permafrost environments.