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Dikes on permafrost : predicting thaw and settlement / by W.G. Brown and G.H. Johnston.: NR36-2/451E-PDF

Prediction of permafrost thaw and settlement of dikes constructed on perennially frozen ground is important for maintenance and foundation stability. A method is developed for estimating the rates of thaw and settlement, based on simple heat conduction theory. A comparison of calculated and observed rates of thaw for dikes on ice-rich foundation soils at the Kelsey Generating Station in northern Manitoba shows good agreement and indicates that thaw and settlement rates can be predicted with reasonable accuracy.

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Department/Agency
  • National Research Council of Canada. Division of Building Research.
TitleDikes on permafrost : predicting thaw and settlement / by W.G. Brown and G.H. Johnston.
Series title
  • Research paper of the Division of Building Research ; no. 451
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "Reprinted from Canadian Geotechnical Journal, vol. VII, no. 4, November 1070, p.365."
  • "November 1970."
  • Includes bibliographic references.
  • Abstract in French.
Publishing information
  • National Research Council Canada, 1970.
Author / Contributor
  • Brown, W.G.
  • Johnston, G.H.
Description2 p. : ill.
Catalogue number
  • NR36-2/451E-PDF
Departmental catalogue numberNRCC 11540
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