Design of buildings and underground services in cold climates.

Author(s) : MECKLER M.

Summary

The paper presents some practical engineering design considerations unique to permafrost regions, as well as a case study showing some of the challenges encountered in repairing a damaged distribution system of an air force base in Alaska following a major earthquake.

Details

  • Original title: Design of buildings and underground services in cold climates.
  • Record ID : 1992-3054
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1991
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 97-1; 610-619; 10 fig.; 3 tabl.; 10 ref.; discuss.
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