An Introduction to Arctic and Subarctic Construction (Architecture)

Introductory technical guidance for civil and other professional engineers interested in design and construction of buildings and infrastructure in arctic and subarctic climates. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS 3. PRECIPITATION SNOW COVER AND SNOW LOADS 4. ICE COVER 5. WIND AND WIND CHILL 6. VISIBILITY AND NATURAL ILLUMINATION 7. VEGETATION 8. SPECIAL SURFICIAL FEATURES AND MARKINGS 9. SEISMIC ACTIVITY 10. GRAPHIC SUMMARIES.

• | Author: J. Paul Guyer
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: May 30, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 28 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1983035386
• | ISBN-13: 9781983035388