The importance of the proper selection of a construction site in arctic and subarctic regions cannot be over-emphasized. The type of data to be collected for the selection of a site is essentially the same as that used for engineering design in temperate regions, but more detailed information is essential. It is not feasible to prescribe the detailed information required for a given site selection problem as each project requires judgment in the development of an adequate program of investigation and analysis; therefore, only the basic principles and considerations are included here. In addition, operational requirements of the future using agency, or other similar considerations beyond the scope of this manual, may impose unusual and unforeseeable requirements.
DesignationTM 5-852-2
EditionMay 1990
StatusSuperseded
Pages27
FunctionEngineering
CollectionRecent Archive
Public property (reproduction authorization on cover)