Pile construction in permafrost

• Main Author: Johnston, G. H.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 1966
• Subjects: permafrost; pergélisol; soils; sol; pile foundations; fondation sur pieux; Inuvik
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While permafrost provides excellent bearing for structures, it may lose its strength to such an extent that it will not even support light structures when thawed. Differential settlement is normal and usually results in serious damage or building collapse. Pile foundations were used extensively at I...