| Download | - View final version: Soil engineering problems on the Quebec north shore and Labrador railway (PDF, 2.2 MiB)
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| Author | Search for: Woods, K. B.; Search for: Pryer, R. W. J.; Search for: Eden, W. J. |
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | soil mechanics; climatic loads; clay soils; water logged soils; land retention works |
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| Abstract | The construction of a 360-mile railroad to reach the iron- ore deposits in Quebec-Labrador in terrain virtually unknown could be expected to raise serious problems with respect to soil conditions. The climate of the region imposed another set of difficulties because the winters are severe and the short summer season is cool with frequent rainfall. This paper points out the difficulties that were caused by soil conditions and sets forth some of the measures taken to remedy the situation. Slope stability in banded clays was a serious problem in the first 30 miles. Because of the climate, frost action was a major consideration throughout the length of the line. Construction problems were mainly caused by loose, saturated soils with very poor natural drainage, and frequent rainfall in the summer months. |
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| Publication date | 1959-06-01 |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Identifier | DBR-TP-72 |
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| NRC number | NRCC 5193
NRC-IRC-483 |
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| NPARC number | 20358501 |
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| Record identifier | e527d1fd-f59c-4f2d-b869-c5a022f4369b |
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| Record created | 2012-07-20 |
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| Record modified | 2023-12-22 |
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