Handbook 1998: Refrigeration. Chapter 35 - Concrete dams and subsurface soils. (36 of 51)
Publication Year
1998
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Refrigeration is one of the more important tools of the heavy construction industry, particularly in the temperature control of large concrete dams. It is also used to stabilize both water-bearing and permanently frozen soil. This chapter briefly describes some of the cooling practices that have been used for these purposes.
Document History
This document is part of a larger document, Handbook 1998: Refrigeration, which has been split into parts for ease of use.
ISBN
9781883413545
Publisher Information
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Founded in 1894, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organisation who provide technical and educational information on the industry. The most commonly known are the ASHRAE Handbooks covering refrigeration, fundamentals and HVAC systems and applications.
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