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CSA S500

Thermosyphon foundations for buildings in permafrost regions

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Organization: CSA
Publication Date: 1 January 2014
Status: active
Page Count: 44
ICS Code (Other standards related to protection of and in buildings): 91.120.99
scope:

This Standard provides requirements for all life-cycle phases of thermosyphon foundations for new buildings on permafrost, including site characterization, design, installation, and commissioning phases as well as for monitoring and maintenance phases. This Standard is meant to ensure the long-term performance of thermosyphon-supported foundation systems under changing environmental conditions.

Document History

CSA S500
January 1, 2014
Thermosyphon foundations for buildings in permafrost regions
This Standard provides requirements for all life-cycle phases of thermosyphon foundations for new buildings on permafrost, including site characterization, design, installation, and commissioning...

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