Ice and Construction
Author: L. Makkonen
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2004-03-01
Total Pages: 79
ISBN-13: 0203627261
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on two areas of ice technology: the use of ice as a construction material and the problems caused by ice to constructions. In connection with describing past and potential future applications of using ice in construction, a detailed discussion on the mechanical properties of ice is given. A state of the art description on ice-making methods, melt protection, methods and reinforcement of ice with the materials are covered.