Dikes on permafrost foundations in northern Manitoba

• Published in: Canadian Geotechnical Journal
• Main Authors: Macpherson, J. G., Watson, G. H., Koropatnick, A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1970
• Subjects: Civil and Structural Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology; Canada; Kettle Generating Station; Ice; permafrost
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/t70-048; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/t70-048

The development of hydro-electric power within the areas of low relief of northern Canada often requires long dikes to impound a reservoir. Much of this region lies within a zone of discontinuous permafrost, and dike design must allow for foundations varying from soft alluvial materials which will s...