Written as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Provides a broad look at overall problems found by engineers, contractors and builders, including case histories that illustrate actual projects throughout the cold regions of the world.

Highlights newest design and construction techniques giving guidance on such topics as ice forces on structures, snow and icing problems, earthworks and foundation construction in permafrost, special design considerations for seasonal frost areas, moisture and condensation control, protection of underground utility lines, and construction during winter in arctic and subarctic regions.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design and construction of buildings in cold and arctic regions. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION, 3. ROOFING, 4. ROOF SLOPE, 5. EXTERIOR PAINTING, 6. CAULKING, 7. EXTERIOR DOORS, 8. WINDOWS, 9. CONDENSATION, VAPOR RETARDER, INSULATION, AND VENTILATION, 10. MISCELLANEOUS ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS.

Includes papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Cold Regions Engineering held in Alaska on August 12-16, 1996. This book includes material on geotechnical thermal considerations, environmental remediation, materials, pipelines, cold regions research, foundations and piles, buildings and utilities, soil properties, and more.

The monograph describes the various kinds of foundations used for structures on permafrost with a brief discussion of foundations in areas of seasonal frost. Special attention is given to piled foundations in permafrost and the design of ventilation systems for controlling thaw under heated buildings. Appendixes outline techniques for computing the depth of freezing or of thawing, the design of refrigeration systems for artificial freezing, and the recommended procedure in the USSR for static pile tests. Included in the main text are 51 figures and 62 selected references. (Author).