EFFECTIVE ENGINEERING - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION IN COLD CLIMATES

August 9-10, 2010 - Santiago, Chile

Hotel Torremayor
Ricardo Lyon 322 Providencia
Santiago
Phone: 56-2-234-2000
Fax: 56-2-335-7630
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August 12-13, 2010 - San Juan, Argentina

Gran Hotel Provincial
Av. Ignacio de la Roza 132 East
San Juan, Argentina
Phone / fax: 54-0264-4309999
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Course Registration

Registration is now closed. 

For further information, please contact Lukas Arenson at pf-short-course@bgcengineering.ca

Overview

Tentative Course Program

Permafrost and frozen ground are challenging conditions for engineers that have recently gained in importance due to the advancement of the mining industry into the High Andes. This short course is geared towards engineers who want to learn about the latest information in permafrost and cold regions engineering and seek help in their design and decision making processes:
Public works engineer
Environmental engineer
Geotechnical engineer
Mining engineer
Construction engineer
Pipeline engineer
Regulatory engineer

Course Content

Permafrost and Cold Regions in South America
Landscapes / Landforms of Mountain Permafrost Regions
Hydrology of Mountain Permafrost Regions
Ground Thermal Regime of Mountain Permafrost Regions
Heat Flow at the Earth's Surface and Numerical Heat Flow Modelling
Freezing of Soils - Frost Heave Theory
Mechanical Properties of Frozen Soils
Thawing of Soils - Thaw Consolidation Theory
Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements
Engineering Challenges of Construction and Operation in Permafrost Areas
Site Investigations
Geophysical Investigations
Foundation Design
Slope Design
Monitoring
Case Histories

Presenters

You will have numerous opportunities during the course to interact with and learn from the exceptional experienced instructors. Each is a professional engineer with extensive permafrost engineering experience in leading edge research and consulting, as well as, being dedicated to your learning.