Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering
| Author | : Dean R. Freitag |
| Publisher | : American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Total Pages | : 738 |
| Release | : 1997-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0784400067 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780784400067 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (067 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering by : Dean R. Freitag
Download or read book Introduction to Cold Regions Engineering written by Dean R. Freitag and published by American Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.