Permafrost aspects of Hudson Bay railroad
A general description of the factors conducive to causing the condition of permafrost, the possible extent of this condition in Northern Canada and its effect on construction and maintenance. Also, recommended practices to contend with problems permafrost presents in connection with such projects, i...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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1960
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| Summary: | A general description of the factors conducive to causing the condition of permafrost, the possible extent of this condition in Northern Canada and its effect on construction and maintenance. Also, recommended practices to contend with problems permafrost presents in connection with such projects, in particular, the Hudson Bay Railroad. Ce mémoire donne un apercu des facteurs propices à la formation du pergélisol, l'étendue probable de la zone de pergélisol dans le nord du Canada, ainsi que ses effets sur la construction et l'entretien des bâtiments. Il indique é galement les pratiques recommandées pour résoudre les problè mes posés par le pergélisol dans la réalisation de ces projets, en particulier celui du Chemin de fer de la Baie d' Hudson. Peer reviewed: No NRC publication: Yes |
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