Overview
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.

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
- Jim Cassie
- Wayne Savigny
- Lukas Arenson
- Silvio Pastore
- Darío Trombotto Liaudat