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Northern Ontario Water Distribution Systems
Author(s) -
Gerritsen E.D.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1977.tb06730.x
Subject(s) - frost (temperature) , mains electricity , water pipe , environmental science , geotechnical engineering , water supply , civil engineering , hydrology (agriculture) , engineering , geology , environmental engineering , mechanical engineering , geomorphology , voltage , electrical engineering , inlet
Traditional water main design and construction methods must be adapted to suit specific northern climatic conditions. Special consideration must be given to depth of frost penetration, the effect of frost on pipe loading, installation of water mains in rock, and the selection of pipe materials.