This book provides an overview of the process of ground freezing, its relationship with other geotechnical methods, and its role as temporary work. It covers many aspects of the art and practice of ground freezing and is an ideal source book for civil and mining engineers and many other ground engineering practitioners.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Goetechnical Processes
Chapter 2 : Description, Sampling and Testing Frozen Soils
Chapter 3 : Properties of Freezing, Frozen and Thawed Soils
Chapter 4 : Engineering Design of Frozen Ground Works
Chapter 5 : Refrigeration Systems
Chapter 6 : Case Examples
Chapter 7 : Standards and Safety
Chapter 8 : Contractual Costs and Risk Evaluation Considerations
Index
