Cold Climate Construction Engineering

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces engineering concerns related to a cold and variable climate. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: northern climates and permafrost; thermal deformation characteristics of frozen and unfrozen soils; thaw of permafrost and settlement; ice and snow construction; ice motion; policy issues; transportation in the North; and the design of roads, runways, and building foundations. Prerequisite(s): Admission to an Engineering program; ENGR 300-3; ENGR 340-3; ENGR 372-3 Preclusion(s): CIVE 471-3