Full Description

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.

CONCRETE DAMS
Methods of Temperature Control
System Selection Parameters

CONTROL OF SUBSURFACE WATER FLOW

SOIL STABILIZATION
Thermal Design
Passive Cooling
Active Systems

ISBN: 978-1-936504-71-8 (for I-P versions of chapters)
ISSN: 1930-7217 (for I-P versions of chapters)

Citation: 2014 ASHRAE Handbook -- Refrigeration: Chapter 45, Concrete Dams and Subsurface Soils (I-P)

Product Details

Published: 2014 ISBN(s): 9781936504718 Number of Pages: 6File Size: 1 file , 650 KB Product Code(s): D-R452014IP