Download or read book An Introduction to Foundations Design in the Arctic for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure in the arctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. THERMAL EFFECTS, 2. SEASONAL FROST HEAVE AND SETTLEMENT, 3. GROUNDWATER, 4. EFFECT OF SURCHARGE, 5. FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 6. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS.