Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Contents ix
5. 1. Nature of Permafrost 1
6. 2. Engineering Considerations 31
7. 3. Development of Permafrost Investigations and Northern Settlement 43
8. 4. Buildings 55
9. 5. Services 82
10. 6. Transportation 105
11. 7. Mining and Oil Production 139
12. 8. Agriculture 180
13. 9. Conclusion 204
14. References 208
15. Bibliography 221
16. Index 225