Arctic Engineering
Arctic and subarctic conditions present unique challenges. From offices in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Shannon & Wilson has advanced the field of foundation design and construction in permafrost conditions. We have designed a variety of foundations and earth structures and pioneered the design and use of a passively refrigerated gravel pad foundation using flat-loop thermosyphons. We model thermal conditions using state-of-the-practice software with consistant and accurate results. Shannon & Wilson’s arctic engineering services include:
- Geotechnical investigations
- Instrumentation and monitoring
- Thermal modeling
- Testing for soil engineering properties
- Permafrost foundation design
