scope:

This manual presents specialized design criteria for existing environmental conditions. These criteria pertain to the building proper and to interior utilities. Other manuals which pertain to arctic and subarctic construction are:

TM 5-852-1/AFR 88-19, Volume 1, Arctic and Subarctic Construction: General Provisions.

TM 5-852-2/AFR 88-19, Volume 2, Arctic and Subarctic Construction: Site Selection and Development.

TM 5-852-4/AFM 88-19, chapter 4, Arctic and Subarctic Construction: Foundations for Structures.

TM 5-852-5/AFR 88-19, Volume 5, Arctic and Subarctic Construction: Utilities.

Purpose.

The purpose of this manual is to provide criteria and guidance for the design of buildings in arctic and subarctic regions. This manual supplements TM 5-852-1/AFR 88-19, Volume 1.