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Note: [Teil 1]Ocean crust.. , [Teil 2]Continental margins and paleoenvironment..

Note: CONTENTS: Foreword. - I INTRODUCTORY LECTURES. - Some Aspects of High Pressure Research / B.Vodar. - High Pressure Researches in Japan - Past and Prospects / J.Osugi. - II INVITED GENERAL LECTURES. - Recent Developments in X-Ray Diffraction Studies at High Pressure / J. C. Jamieson. - Effects of Pressure on Properties and Processability of Polymers / J. A. Sauer and K. D. Pae. - Polar and Ionic Fluids at High Pressures and Temperatures / E. U. Franck. - High-Pressure Raman Spectroscopy / E. Whalley. - III CONTRIBUTED PAPERS. - SESSION I [SOLIDS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE INCLUDING POLYMER]. - Thermal Pressures in Liquid Polymers and the Solid-Liquid Phase Line of Polyethylene and Other Similar Polymers / D. J. Pastine and R. W. Warfield. - Effect of Pressure on the Entropy of Fusion of Extended Chain Crystals of Polyethylene / M. Takayanagi, T. Kijima, K. Imada and T. Yoshizumi. - Crystallization and Melting of Polyethylene under High Pressure / Y. Maeda and H. Kanetsuna. - Crystallization of Polyethylene under Static and Shock Wave Pressure / T. Hatakeyama, T. Soma and Yoshio Tanaka. - Effect of Pressure on Crystallization of Polyethylene / K. Monobe, Y. Fujiwara and K. Tanaka. - The Formation of Extended-Chain Crystals from Solution under High Pressure and Their Morphology / S. Miyata and K. Sakaoku. - Molecular Motion of Crystalline Polymers under High Pressure / T. TakemuraTemperature and Pressure Dependences of the Grüneisen Constant of Polyethylene Crystals / T. Kijima, K. Koga, T. Yoshizumi, K. Imada and M. Takayanagi. - Effect of High Pressure on Radiation-Induced Crosslinking of Synthetic Rubbers / M. Takehisa and T. Sasuga. - Characterization of a Phenolic Polymer by Compressibility Measurements / R. W. Warfield. - High-Pressure Plastification of Thermoplastics / G. Menges and E. Doering. - Effects of High Pressure on Mechanical Behavior of Different Molecular Weight Polypropylenes / K. D. Pae, H. N. Yoon and J. A. Sauer. - Linear Compressibility of Polyester PSM-1 under High Hydrostatic Pressure / L. W. Hu and C. K. McClure. - Pressure Dependence of the Elastic Constants of Polymers / B. Hartmann. - High Pressure Mechanical Properties of Three Frozen Materials / E. R. Simonson, A. H. Jones and S. J. Green. - The Effect of Machining after Full Autofrettage / D. H. Newhall. - The Influence of Daviatoric Stress in the Compaction of Porous Metals at High Pressure / J. N. Johnson, F. H. Shipman, S. J. Green and A. H. Jones. - Sintering of TiB2 Powder and TiB2-Ni Mixed Powder under Very High Pressure / T. Watanabe and K. Kobayashi. - Effect of Hydrostatic Pressure on Stress-Strain Behavior of Lithium Fluoride / N. lnoue and J. E. Hanafee. - Influence of High Hydrostatic Pressure on the Stress-Strain Relation of Some Metastable Iron Alloys / A. Oguchi, S. Yoshida and M. Otaguchi. - A Study on the Hydrostatic Extrusion of Fine Wire / M. Hayashi, M. Yokota, T. Kondo and M. Hinata. - Pressure-Induced Transition in GaP / A. Onodera, K. lshizaki, N. Kawai and I. L. Spain. - Formation and Crystal Growth of Coesite in the Presence of Water / T. Kameyama and S. Naka. - High Pressure Synthesis of New Perovskite-Like Compounds in the Systems Nd2O3-B2O3Mn2O3 ( B= Al, Cr, Ga, Fe ) / J. Chenavas, J. J. Capponi, J. C. Joubert and M. Marezio. - Allotropic Transformation of FeVO4 under High Pressure / F. Kanamaru, M. Shimada, M. Koizumi and T. Asai. - Decomposition of Spinel MgAl2O4 at Extremely High Pressure / E. Ohtani, H. Sawamoto, K. Masaki and M. Kumazawa. - Decomposition of Ilmenite under Hydrothermal Condition (Preliminary Work) / M. G. M. U. lsmail, S. Hirano and S. Somiya. - High Pressure Decomposition of γ-Fe2SiO4 / H. Sawamoto, E. Ohtani and M. Kumazawa. - Further Comments Concerning the Polymorphism under Pressure of the Disilicates of the Heavier Lanthanides (Tm, Yb, Lu): Discovery of a New Form / J. Loriers, G. Bocquillon, D. Colaitis and C. Loriers-Susse. - Stability Relation of Some Hydro-Silicate Minerals at High Pressure / Y. Hariya, T. Oba and S. Terada. - Stability of K2Si4O9 with Wadeite Type Structure / N. Kinomura, S. Kume and M. Koizumi. - High Pressure Hexagonal Form of MgSiO3 / M. Tachimori, N. Kawai and E. lto. - The Solubility of Al2O3 in Enstatite and the Phase Equilibria in the System MgSiO3-MgAl2SiO6 at High Temperature and Pressure / M. Arima, K. Onuma and K. Yagi. - High Pressure Phase Transformation in Zinc Silicates / E. Ito and Y. Matsui. - Structural Investigations on Cerium / P. H. Schaufelberger and H. Merx. - An X-Ray Study on the Structural Change of Plastically Deformed Polycrystalline Metal under Combined Hydrostatic Pressure / M. Ohnami, K. Shiozawa and A. Kamitani. - Pressure dependence of the Lattice Parameters and the electrostriction of the Ferroelectric perovskite PbTiO3 / T. lkeda, K. lnoue and A. Nakaue. - Compression of Si to 70 kbar Based on High Pressure X-Ray Diffractometry / M. Senoo, H. Mii, I. Fujishiro and T. Fujikawa. - Weak Ferromagnetism and High Pressures / J.Beille, D. Bloch and J. Voiron. - The study of structural phase transitions at High Pressure: Soft Modes in Ferroelectrics and dielectrics / G. A. Samara. - The Valence Electron-Iron Core Interaction Potential / D. J. O'Keeffe . - Pressure dependence of the Ferroelectric Transition in the Hydrogen Bonded Arsenates and their deuterated isomorphs / R. P. Lowndes, R. C. Leung, W. B. Spillman and N. E. Tornberg. - Pressure dependence of the structural phase transition temperature in SrTiO3 and KMnF3 / B. Okai and J. Yoskimoto. - The Effect of Pressure on the Antiferromagnetic transition point in CrSb / H. Yoshida, T. Kaneko, M. Ohashi,K. Kamigaki and S. Abe. - Hydrostatic pressure effects on the Curie Temperature of Ni-based alloys (Ni-V, -Cu, -Pd, -Rh and -Pt alloys) / H. Fujiwara, H. Kadomatsu and K. Ohishi. - Effect of pressure on the Magnetic Transition Temperatures of Nonstoichiometric Iron chalcogenides / K. Ozawa and S. Anzai. - Pressure dependence of the Superconducting Transiton Temperature of Th4H15 / M. Dietrich and W. Gey. - Compressibility and first order characteristics of Mott transition in NiS / S. Anzai and K. Ozawa. - Semiconductor-to-Metal and Magnetic Transitions in Pure, Co- and Cu-doped NiS2 under High Pressure / N. Mori, T. Mitsui and S. Yomo. - Low temperature phase transitions of Bismuth under High Pressure / S. Yomo, N. Mori and T. Mitsui. - Stability of γ phase formed in Fe-Mn-X Alloys under High Pressure / M. Fujita and I. Uchiyama. - Pressure-induced phase transitions in Amorphous InSb / K. Asaumi, O. Shimomura and S. Minomura. - Pressure dependence of resistance and Absorption Edge in Amorphous Se, As2S3 and As2Se3 / K. Aoki, O. Shimomura and S. Minomura. - Irreversible Compression of Glasses of the System TiO2-SiO2 by High Static Pressures / J. Arndt. - Insulator-Metal Transition in SiO2, FeO and MgO / N. Kawai and A. Nishiyama. - Volume dependence of Pauli Paramagnetism and Wave Functions in Alkali Metals / T. Kushida, J. C. Murphy and M. Hanabusa. - Effect of pressure on the Long period Structure of Alloys / Hiroshi Iwasaki. - Pressure effect on layer stacking of Intermetallic Compound Mg(Cu1-xZnx)2 / A. Nakaue, K. Inoue and T. Ikeda. - Piezo-Optic Properties of Solids at High Pressure / K. Vedam. - Raman Studies on Ice VII and VIII / W. B. Holzapfel, R. S. Hawke and K. Syassen. - I.R. and R Spectra of Simple Molecular Solids up to 15 kbar at 4.2 K / H. Vu, M. Jean-Louis, M. M. Thiery, D. Fabre, S. Avrillier and P. Khatibi. - Infrared absorption spectra of cyanid complexes of Transition Elements at Hiqh Pressure / G. Dehnicke, K. Dehnicke, H. Ahsbahs and E. Hellner. - The Changes of the Electronic State of a Mixed-Valence Compound at High Pressures - Insoluble Prussian Blue, Fe4[Fe(CN) 6]3 / Y. Hara and S. Minomura. - Phonon Softening in Lanthanum under Pressure / A. Eichler, J. Wittig and H. Wühl. - Thermal Diffusivity of KCl at High Pressures and Temperatures and Its Change Accompanied with the Phase Transition / H. Yuk

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Note: Contents: THEME I RHEOLOGIC BEHAVIOUR OF ROCK MASSES = COMPORTEMENT RHEOLOGIQUE DES ROCHES ET DES MASSIFS ROCHEUX = RHEOLOGISCHES VERHALTEN DES FELSENS UND DES GEBIRGES. - Geotechnical properites of the carboniferous limestone of the Bristol area : the influence of petrography and chemistry = Propriétés géotechniques des calcaires du carbonifère de la région de Bristol : Influence de la composition chimique et minéralogique = Geotechnische Eigenschaften des Karbonkalks im Gebiet von Bristol : Einfluss von Petrographie und Chemismus / S.H. Al-Jassar ; A. B. Hawkins. - Evolution des properietes mechaniques d'une roche stratifiee sous pression de confinement = Evolution of mechanical properties of a stratified rock under confining pressure = Änderungen der mechanischen Eigenschaften eines geschichteten Felsen unter Seitendruck / D. Allirot ; J. P. Boehler. - Le renforement des massifs rocheux par armatures passives / Rock Mass Reinforcement by Passive Rebars = Gebirgsverstärkung durch passive Armierung / Azuar ; Debreuille ; Habib ; Londe ; Panet ; Rochet ; Salembier. - Effets thermiques dans les cavites en couche salifere = Thermic Effects in Cavities in Salt Rock = Wärmeeffekte in Salzkavernen / P. Berest ; E. Ledoux ; B. Legait ; G. de Marsily. - An inference of crustal rheology from stress observations = L'inférence des caractéristiques rhéologiques des roches d'écorce, déterminé des mesures in situ des contraintes = Folgerungen für das Fliessverhalten der Erdkruste aufgrund von Kraft/Dehnungsmessungen / R. L. Blackwood. - Experimental determination of the residual stress field in a basaltic column = Détermination expérimentale du champ des contraintes résiduelles d'une colonne de basalte = Experimentelle Bestimmung des Restspannungszustandes einer Basaltsäule / H. Bock. - Berechnungen von Verformungen und Spannungen in Salzkavernen unter Berücksichtigung eines visko-plastischen Materialverhaltens = Evaluation of Deformations and Stresses in Salt Caverns with Account of Visco-Plastic Material Behaviour = Calcul des contraintes et des déformations autour des excavations dans le sel gemme en tenant compte du comportement visco-plastique du matériau / K.-M. Borchert ; H. Klapperich ; T. Richter ; B. Walz. - L'appareil triaxal F. P. Ms - Modele 700/40-1 = The triaxial cell F.P.Ms - model 700/40-1 = Das Triaxialdruckgerät F.P.Ms - Modell 700/40-1 / J. Brych ; C. Schröder. - Mechanical behaviour of rocks under fatigue = Réaction mécanique des roches soumises à la fatigue = Mechanisches Verhalten der Felsen unter Beanspruchung / G. Brighenti. - Changes in rock strength caused by water = Variation de résistance de roche avec la saturation d'eau = Änderungen in Felsfestigkeiten verursacht von Wasser / E. Broch. - Contribution a l'etude des parametres physico-mechaniques fondamentaux des roches = Contribution to the Study of the Fundamental Physical Mechanical Rock Parameters = Beitrag zum Studium der fundamentalen physikalisch-mechanischen Gesteinsparameter / J . Brych. - Change in residual stresses due to rheology = Variation des contraintes résiduelles à cause de la rhéologie = Änderung der Restspannungen durch rheologische Prozesse / B. Buen. - A Pilot heater test for the swedish nuclear fuel safety program = Une expérience pilote de réchauffement pour le programme suédois de sécurité contre les déchets radioactifs = Erwärmungsversuch fur das schwedische Kerbrennstoffsicherheits-Programm / H. Carlsson ; O. Stephansson ; B. Leijon. - Path dependency of rough joints in bi-directional shearing = Effets du cheminement des forces de cisaillement sur des diaclases rugueuses soumises à un cisaillement bi-directionnel = Abhängigkeit des Schervorganges in zwei Richtungen von rauhen Trennflachen um Fels infolge veränderlicher Lasten / T. B. Celestino ; R. E. Goodman. - Foundations on expansive rocks in Brazil = Fondations sur des roches expansives au Brésil = Gründungen auf expansiven Böden in Brasilien / A. J. Da Costa Nunes. - Rheologic behaviour of heterogeneous salt rocks = Comportement rhéologique des roches salines hétérogènes = Rheologisches Verhalten inhomogener Salzgesteinen / C. Dinis da Gama. - Les vides, principal facteur du comportement mechanique =The Voids, Main Factor for the Mechanical Behaviour of Rocks = Die Hohlräume, Hauptfaktor fur das mechanische Gebirgsverhalten / P. Duffaut ; F. Wojtkowiak ; J. P. Josien ; J. L. Pineau. - Das Dreiphasensystem Ton, Anhydrit, Gips und dessen zeitabhängiges Verhalten bei Zugabe von wässrigen Lösungen = The three-phase-system clay-anhydrit-gypsum and its time-dependent behaviour on saturation with water-based solutions = Le système en trois phases argile-anhydrite-gypse et son comportement relatif au temps à l'ajoutage de solutions aqueuses / H.-C. Einfalt ; E. Fecker ; H.-P. Götz. - Rock mechanics studies of proposed underground mining of potash in Sergipe, Brazil = Etude de la mécanique des roches d' une future mine de potasse à Sergipe, Brésil = Untersuchungen nach Untertagbau von Kali in Sergipe, Brasilien / C. Fairhurst ; C. M. St. John ; N. F. Midea ; S. M. de Eston ; A. C. Fernandes ; L. A. Bongiovanni. - Determination experimentale de quelques parameters elasto-viscoplastiques des roches = Experimental Determination of Some Elasto-Visco-Plastic Rock Parameters = Versuchsmässige Bestimmung einiger elasto-visko-plastischer Felsparameter / J. Fine ; S. M. Tijani ; G. Vouille ; P. Boucly. - Gesteinsphysikalisches Modell für Gesteine mit Zementationstextur = Rock-physical model for rocks with cemented texture = Modèle pétrophysique des roches à texture cimentée / M. Gálos ; P. Kertesz ; I. Kürti. - Time-dependent behaviour of granitic rocks related to their alteration grade = Comportement dans le temps des granites en fonction de leur degré d'altération = Zeitabhängiges Verhalten von Granitsteinen in Abhängikeit vom Verwitterungsgrad / R. Genevois ; A. Prestininzi. - Numerical modeling of the geochemical response of a rock mass to a radioactive waste repository = Modèles numériques pour la réponse géomécanique du massif rocheux au stockage de déchets radioactifs = Numerisches Modellieren des geomechanischen Gebirgsverhaltens bei Lagerung radioaktiver Abfälle / M. P. Hardy ; C. M. St. John ; G. Hocking. - Dilatan effects of rock joints = Effets de la dilatance des joints dans la roche = Dilatanzeffekte von Felsklüften / F. E. Heuze. - Influence de la temperature sur le comportement mechanique des roches = Influence of temperature on the mechanical behaviour of rocks = Einfluss der Temperatur auf das mechanische Verhalten der Gesteine / R. Houpert ; F. Homand-Etienne. - Effects formerly acted stress on stress-strain behaviour of rock and its anisotropical property = Recherches sur l'anisotropie de la roche et contrainte jadis agi à la roche stratifiée = Untersuchungen über die Anisotropie und den frühen aufwirkenden Lasten des Lagerschitengebirges / T. Isobe ; Y. Tominaga. - Coal behaviour in the rocky mountain belt of Canada = Comportement mécanique de charbon à la ceinture des Montagnes Rocheuses du Canada = Verhalten der Kohle in der Rocky Mountain von Kanada / M. L. Jeremic. - Time-dependent deformation of jointed rock near failure = Déformation en fonction du temps d'une roche fissurée lors de sa rupture = Zeitabhängiges Deformationsverhalten von geklüftetem Fels in der Nähe des Bruches / P. K. Kaiser ; N. R. Morgenstern. - Control of fracturing in mine rock passes = Contrôle des fracturations de gisements dans lea puits de mines = Bruchkontrolle in Grubengesteinstunnel / H. A . D. Kirsten ; J. W. Klokow. - Effect of geological compaction on the deformation of sedimentary rocks = Effet de la compaction géologique sur la déformation des roches sédimentaires = Die Wirkung der geologischen Verdichtung auf der Verformung der Sedimentgesteine / H. Koide ; K. Hoshino ; G. Endo ; M. Kitaoka. - Certain laws of creep in fissured rock and semirock = Quelques lois du glissement des semi-roches et des roches fissu , Contents: THEME III DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES WITH RESPECT TO MODERN CONSTRUCTION METHODS = PROJET D'OUVRAGES SOUTERRAINS EN LIAISON AVEC LES MÈTHODES MODERNES DE CONSTRUCTION = ENTWURF VON FELSHOHLRAUMBAUTEN IM HINBLICK AUF MODERNE BAUVERFAHREN. - Criteres adoptes pour l'execution de deux tunnels routiers dans les argiles pliocenes des Apennins du Sud et pour le projet d'une galerie de derivation dans les memes formations = Criteria for the Execution of two Road Tunnels in Pliocene Clays of Southern Appenins and a Derivation Tunnel in the same Ground Types = Kriterien fur die Herstellung zweier Strassentunnel in den pliozänen Tonen des Südappenins und für einen Wasserumleitungsstollen in denselben Formationen / M. Beomonte ; A. Lupo ; F. Perretta. - Verankerte Spritzbetonschale als endgültige Auskleidung von Felshohlräumen = Anchored shotcrete used as permanent lining of underground openings' in rock = Béton projeté et ancrages utilisés comme revêtement définitif pour ouvrages souterrains en rocher / N. Bischoff ; J. Kellenberger ; A. J. Hagmann. - Criteria for the selection of fullface tunnel boring or conventional tunnelling = Critères de sélection du forage des tunnels par machine ou par construction conventionnelle des tunnels = Kriterien zur Auswahl von vollschnitt Tunnel Bohren oder konventionell Tunnel Vortrieb / O. T. Blindheim ; E. Dahl Johansen ; O. Johannessen. - Design of underground openings for oil storage = Projet de cavités souterraines pour stockage d'hydrocarbures = Entwurf von untertägigen Hohlräumen für Ölspeicherung / E. Dahl Johansen. - Determination of material parameters in cemented fill = Détermination des paramètres des matériaux dans les remblais cimentés = Bestimmung von Materialparameter in zementierten Bergversatz / P. M. Dight ; R. Cowling. - Dinorwic power station rock support of the underground caverns = Centrale de Dinorwic - Soutènement des cavités = Kraftwerk Dinorwic - Felssicherung in den Kavernen / T. H. Douglas ; L. R. Richards ; L. J. Arthur. - The role of geotechnical factors in the cutting performance of tunnelling machines in rocks = Le rôle des propriétés géotechniques à l'action de coupe des machines à percement de tunnels aux roches = Die Rolle geotechnischer Faktoren in der Schneiderate von Tunnelsmaschinen in Gesteinen / I. W. Farmer ; H. J. Hignett ; J. A. Hudson. - Preliminary underground excavations at Sayago Nuclear Power Plant = Préexcavations pour l'usine nucléaire de Sayago = Baugrund-Voraushubsarbeiten für das Kernkraftwerk Sayago / J. Feijoo ; P. Llamas. - Using data of full-scale measurement in lining desing for underground structures = Utilisation des résultats de mesures obtenus in situ pour le calcul des soutènements des ouvrages souterrains = Verwendung der Ergebnisse von den Naturmessungen für die Berechnung des Ausbaus der unterirdischen Anlagen / N. N. Fotieva ; N. S. Bulychev. - Complicated portal blasting: principles and methods based on experience = Minage compliqué dans zone de portail: Principes et méthodes basées sur expérience = Schwierige Portalsprengungen: Prinzipien und Methoden gestützt auf Erfahrungen / K. Garshol. - Anpassung von Teilschnitvortriebsmaschinen an durch von Gebirge und Bauwerk vorgegebene Bedingungen = Adaption of Partial Cutting Road Headers on Conditions given by Rock and Construction = Adaption des machines de forage à section partielle sur les conditions en cas de roes et de bâtiments / K. Gehring. - Prediction des taux de penetration d'une foreuse pleine section utilisee dans l'ile de Montreal = Prediction of penetration rates of a full face boring machine on Montreal Island = Voraussage der Vortriebsgeschwindigkeiten von Vollquerschnittsbohrmaschinen im Gebirge der Insel von Montreal / D.E. Gill ; C. Lafrance. - Stabilization systems for excavations in rock masses: results obtained in railway tunnels under construction in Brazil = Systèmes de stabilisation des excavations des massifs rocheux: les résultats obtenus en tunnels ferroviaires en construction = Sicherheits Systeme der Ausschachtung in felsigem Gestein: Tunnels in Brasilien / M. Gitelman ; A. R. Martins. - Provisional support, primary and permanent lining at the construction of the stations of the Budapest Underground = Soutènement provisoire, revêtement permanent des stations de Métro de Budapest = Sicherung und Ausbau der Stationen der Budapester U-Bahn / G. K. Greschik. - Adhesion of shotcrete to various types of rock surfaces = L'adhésion du béton projeté à des types différents de surfaces de roches = Adhäsion von Spritzbeton an verschiedenen Typen von Felsflächen / T. Hahn ; J. Holmgren. - Felsankerungen im Hohlraumbau und deren Dauerbeständigkeit = Rock anchors in underground excavations and their durability = Ancrages au rocher dans les excavations souterraines et leur durabilité / T. F. Herbst ; G. Kern. - Application of a finite element model to mining desgin at the Stekenjokk Mine, Northern Sweden = Utilisation de la méthode des éléments finis pour l'établissement d'un modèle d'exploitation de la mine de Stekenjokk, dans le nord de la Suède = Verwendung von Finite-Element Modellen auf die Abbauauslegung der Grube Stekenjokk, Nordschweden / N. Krauland. - Influence of tectonic stresses on the caving process - mining by block caving methods = Influence des efforts tectoniques dans le processus d'éboulement - Travail des mines par éboulement = Einfluss der tektonischen Spannungen auf den Erzabbauerz - Abbauverfahren nach Kammerbruchbaumethode / G. Krstulovic. - Abteufen und Sicherung eines 80 M tiefen Kraftwerksschachtes von 30 M Durchmesser = Sinking and Supporting of an 80 m deep Power Situation Shaft of 30 M Diameter = Fonçage et mesures de sécurité pour un puits d'usine électrique de 80 m de profondeur et de 30 m de diamètre / H. Lauffer ; W. Pircher. - L'influence de la methode de construction sur l'equilibre final d'un tunnel = Influence of the Constructional Method on the Final Equilibrium of a Tunnel = Einfluss der Baumethode auf das Endgleichgewicht eines Tunnels / G. Lombardi ; W. Amberg. - Weiterentwicklung der Tunnelbauverfahren durch Stahlfaserbeton = Development of New Tunnelling Methods using Steel Fibre Shotcrete = Développement d'une nouvelle méthode d e soutènement: le béton projeté armé de fibres d'acier / B. Maidl ; R. Rapp. - Excavation mechanique, soutenement et impermeabilisation des tunnels de turumo au Venezuela = Mechanized excavation supporting and sealing of Turumo Tunnels in Venezuela = Maschinelle Aushebung, Unterhaltung und Wasserdichtmachen der Turumo Tunnel in Venezuela / F. Mendana ; R. Fernandez-Gonzalez. - Untersuchung unterirdischer wassertechischer Bauwerke an Modellen aus aequivalenten Stoffen = Investigations of Underground Hydraulic Structures on Models of Equivalent Materials = Etudes des ouvrages hydrauliques souterrains sur modèles en materiaux équivalents / W. M. Mostkow ; N. S. Chatschaturjan ; P. D. Stefanow ; M. N. Belkin. - Die Bedeutung der Ringschlusslänge und Ringschlusszeit im Tunnelbau = The Importance of the Length and Time of Closing the Ring in Tunnelling = L'importance de la longueur et du temps de fermeture de l'anneau dans la construction de tunnels / L. Müller. - Die Beherrschung grosser Querschnitte in schwierigen Gebirgsarten = The control of large cross sections in difficult grounds = Le contrôle des grandes sections tranversales dans les roches difficiles / F. Pacher ; N. Ayaydin. - Stresses and strains at the contact of rigid tunnel lining and soft rock = Contraintes et déformations au contact du revêtement raide du tunnel et des roches tendres = Spannung und Verformungen am Kontakt der steifen Tunnelauskleidung mit weichem Fels / B. Popović ; O. Marković ; M. Manojlović. - Die Schäden im Hattelberg-Druckstollen als Folge eines aussergewöhnlichen Primärspannungszustandes = Damages at Hattelberg Pressure Tunnel Caused by Extraordinary Natural Stresses = Les dégâts causés à la galerie en charge de Hattelber g par , Contents: THEME IV SURFACE DISPLACEMENTS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES = MOUVEMENTS EN SURFACE PROVOQUÉS PAR DES TRAVAUX D'EXCAVATION = OBERFLÄCHENBEWEGUNGEN INFOLGE VON AUSBRUCHSARBEITEN. - Model studies of very large underground openings at shallow depth = Etude sur modèle de très grandes ouvertures souterraines à faible profondeur = Modellstudien über Felskavernen mit sehr grossen Spannweiten in geringer Tiefe / N. Barton. - A case history of pit slope design = Fouille à ciel ouvert: étude d'un cas particulier = Fallstudie eines Böschungsentwurfes für einen Tagbau / D. F. Coates, M. Gyenge. - Affaissements miniers et deformation du sol influence de la lithologie du recouvrement = Mining Subsidence and Ground Deformations. Influence of the Lithology of the Overburden = Senkungen und Baugrundverformungen infolge Bergbaus. Einfluss der Lithologie des Deckgebirges / M. Dejean, J. Arcamone. - Prediction of rock mass deformability = Méthode pour déterminer la déformabilité des massifs rocheux = Methode zur Bestimmung der Gebirgsverformbarkeit / W. Dershowitz, G. Baecher, H. Einstein. - Rupture progressive en versant rocheux stratifie et fissure = Progressive failure in a stratified and fissurated rock slope = Progressiver Bruch in einer geschichteten und geklüfteten Felsböschung / F . Descoeudres, M. Gencer. - Bestimmung der Oberflächendeformation und der Aussenbelastung der Auskleidung an physikalischen Modellen = Determination of surface Deformation and Outside Load of Lining on Physical Models = Détermination de la déformation de la surface du terrain et de la charge extérieure de revêtement sur les modèles physiques / v. Dolezel. - Underground driving below a speedway = Tunnel du métro creusé sous une autoroute = U-Bahn Ausbruch unter einer Autobahn / A. Dvorák. - Surface movements due to grouting pressure = Soulèvement en surface à cause de pression d'injection = Oberflächenbewegung wegen des Injektionsdruckes / L. Fingerhut. - Method of probabilistic analysis of rock slopes stability (slopes of quarries and foundation pits, natural rock slopes) = Evaluation probabiliste de la stabilité des talus rocheux (talus de carrières, de fouilles et versants rocheux naturels) = Wahrscheinlichkeitsberechnungsverfahren der Standsicherheit von Felsböschungen (Tagebaurändern, Baugruben und natürlichen Böschungen) / E. G. Gaziev, V. I. Rechitski. - Cave-in and subsidence at the Rodsand Mine, Western Norway = Contrôle d'éboulement à la mine de Rodsand, Norvège occidentale = Kontrolle von Verbrüchen bei der Grube Rodsand, Westnorwegen / H.-P. Geis. - Slope failure in expansive marls = Rupture de talus dans des marnes expansives = Böschungsbruch in quellfähigen Mergeln / L. Gonzalez de Vallejo, J. A. Campos de Orellana, J. L. Berzal, A. Linares-Rivas. - Designing primary blasts for increased slope stability = Contrôle du tir des mines pour augmenter la stabilité des parements = Entwurf von Primärsprengungen zur Erhöhung der Böschungssicherheit / T. N. Hagan. - Surface subsidence and horizontal displacement caused by mining inclined coal seams = L'affaissement du sol et le déplacement horizontal causés par l'extraction des couches houillères inclinées = Bodensenkung und horizontale Verschiebung, die der Abbau des geneigten Kohlenflözes verursacht / Y. Hiramatsu, H. Okamura, K. Sugawara. - Der Abbau von Braunkohle aus einem Bergrutsch in Tagebau "Kosovo"-Belacevac = The exploitation of lignite from a landslide in the opencast mine "Kosovo"-Belacevac = Exploitation de lignite en terrain instable dans la mine à ciel ouvert "Kosovo''-Belacevac / L. J. Ilić, N. Spasić. - Surface displacements caused by tunnel driving in anisotropic viscoelastic ground = Tassements superficiels induits par le creusement d'un tunnel dans un sol visco-élastique anisotropique = Die oberflächlichen Verschiebungen verursacht durch den Graben des Tunnels in einem anisotropen viskoelastischen Grund / T. Ito, M. Hisatake. - Neuere Erkenntnisse zur Reduzierung der Oberflächensetzungen bei der Auffahrung von seichtliegenden Tunnelröhren = Progress in Reducing Surface Settlements Due to Tunnels at Small Depth = Mesures tendant à diminuer les tassements en surface causés par l'excavation des tunnels à faible profondeur / O. Jagsch, L. Müller, A. Hereth. - The observed results of displacements during the excavation of slope and the numerical analysis of its stability = Les résultats observés des déplacements pendant l'excavation de talus et l'analyse numérique des stabilités = Die Beobachtungsresultate der Verschiebungen bei Böschungseinschnitten und die numerische Analyse ihrer Standsicherheit / Y. Kitahara, T. Tokue, H. Ito, M. Motojima, M. Akashi. - The stability study of unstable wedges caused by large excavations at Itaparica Dam = Etude de la stabilité de coins potentiellement instables créés par les grandes fouilles du barrage Itaparica = Standsicherheitsuntersuchungen von Keilen bei Grossaushubsarbeiten am Itaparica-Damm / F. A. S. Nazario, S. Shayani, M. Lucas. - Stresses amd displacements around an advancing face of a tunnel = Tension et déplacements autour de la taille d'un tunnel = Spannungen und Verschiebungen um einen nach vorne bewegten Tunnel / Y. Niwa, S. Kobayashi, T. Fukui. - Slope stability in deep open pit mine with tension cracks = Stabilité des talus et fissures de traction dans une mine à ciel ouvert = Böschungssicherheit in einem tiefen Tagbau mit Zugrissen / M. Osmanagić, M. Redzepagić. - Settlements induced by a tunnel in miocenic soft rocks of Madrid = Tassements produits par la construction d'un tunnel dans des roches molles = Unterführungsabsenkungen auf weichen miozanischen Felsen in Madrid / C. S. Oteo, J. F. Moya. - Analysis of the stability of slopes in weathered rocks = Analyse de stabilité des pentes en roches décomposées = Die Analyse der Abhang-Stabilität in gewittertem Gestein / R. T. Sancio, R. E. Goodman. - Some investigations into the surface movement due to underground mining by bord and pillar method = Mesures des tassements en surface causés par les exploitations minières en "chambre et pilier" = Einige Untersuchungen der Oberflächenbewegungen infolge Bergbaus nach der Pfeilermethode / R. D. Singh. - Downhill movements of the slopes at the Idrija Ore Deposit = Mouvements descendants des pentes des dépôts minerais d'Idrija = Talseitige Hangbewegungen im Idrija Bergbau Gebiet / I. Sovinc. - Arching in hanging walls over leached deposits of rock salt = Les effets d'arc dans le toit du sel gemme exploité par solution = Bogenwirkung im mergligen Hangenden eines durch Lösung exploitierten Steinsalzlagers / M. Stević, I. Jasarević, F. Ramiz. - Ancrages "Cabra Corral" = Anchoring at "Cabra Corral" = Verankerungen in "Cabra Corral" / S. Vallespir, F. Barrionuevo, J. M. Sanz Saracho, V. Cid, F. Suva. , Contents: GROUP PAPERS = COMMUNICATIONS DE GROUPE = GRUPPENBERICHTE. - Rock mechanics in Sweden - a survey = La mécanique des roches en Suède - vues générales = Gebirgsmechanik in Schweden - eine Übersicht / S. G. A. Bergmann, S. Bjurström. - Role de l'auscultation dans la conception et l'excution d'ouvrages souterrains = Role of monitoring in the design and execution of underground works = Rolle der Kontrollmessungen beim Entwurf und bei der Herstellung von Untertagarbeiten / Comité Français de Mécanique des Roches. - Recents developments dans l'approche geotechnique de l'abattage mecanise en France = Recent geotechnical works in the field of mechanical rock cutting in France = Neue geotechnische Entwicklung des mechanischen Abbaus in Frankreich / Pechalat, Vienne, Chambon, Lebrun, Tincelin, Comes, Cordel, Marin, Fourmaintreaux, Louis, Raffoux. - Rock mechanics for engineering problems in India = Mécanique des roches appliquée à différents problèmes en Inde = Felsmechanik für Ingenieuraufgaben in Indien / Indian National Group. - Recent tunneling experiences in Italy = Récentes expériences dans l'excavation de galeries en Italie = Letzte italienische Erfahrungen in Tunnelbauten / AGI. - Some Italian experiences on the mechanical characterization of structurally complex formations = Expériences italiennes sur la caractérisation mécanique de formations structurellement complexes = Einige italienische Erfahrungen über Felsen mit complexer Struktur / AGI.

Note: Contents: Preface: Scientific activity of the Silesian University in the polar regions in 1977-1980. - PAPERS. - Ablation by calving and 20th century recession of glaciers in the Hornsund area (Spitsbergen). Preliminary results / Jacek Jania. - The occurence and origin of coarse crystalline calcite in the carbonate massiffs of Sørkappland (South Spitsbergen) / Łukasz Karwowski, Andrzej Kozik. - Surface run-off dynamics of the basin of the Nordfall Glacier steam (South Spitsbergen) / Jan Leszkiewicz. - Karst springs at the foot of Rasstupet wall in the South Spitsbergen in the investigations from 1978 / Jan Leszkiewicz. - Aeolian activity in the Gås Bay region (South Spitsbergen) / Tadeusz Szczypek. - Geomorphological activity of flowing waters on the Kaffiöyra plain (Spitsbergen) / Kazimierz Sendobry. - Preliminary characteristics of the basins in the vicinity of Henryk Arctowski Station on King George Island (South Shetlands) / Andrzej Kozik. - SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION. - Meteorological investigations in South Spitsbergen in the summer of 1978. Specification / Andrzej Kaminski. - Meteorological materials collected in South Spitsbergen in the summer of 1979. Specification / Andrzej Kaminski. - Preliminary results of hydrological and hydrochemical investigations in Fugleberget basin (SW Spitsbergen) / Wiesława Krawczyk, Marian Pulina. - Karst springs at the foot of the Rasstupet wall. Specification of 1978-1979 / Jan Leszkiewicz, Jerzy Wach, Jan Waga. - Scientific publications from the polar expeditions of the Silesian University. , In polnischer Sprache , Zusammenfassung in englischer und russischer Sprache

Note: Contents: Foreword. - Organisation of the expedition. - Project personnel. - Implementation of the expedition. - 1. Administrative prerequisites. - 2. Operational plans. - 2.1 Access to study area and routes. - 2.2 Logistics and equipment. - Purpose of the expedition. - Study area. - Short outline of the surveys. - 1. Recording of the abiotic conditions. - 2. The cartography of vegetation. - 3. The population surveys. - Preliminary results. - Short outline of the results of the lemming winter nest surveys. - Miscellanea. - Discussion. - Conclusion. - Acknowledgements.

Note: Contents: A snow cover in the region of Fiord Hornsund on Spitsbergen / J. Pereyma. - Temperature rations in summer on the Waldemar Glacier and on the Waldemar sea lowland / G. Wójcik, K. Marciniak, R. Przybylak. - Precipitation and evaporation in Werenskiold Glacier district / A. Szczepankiewicz-Szmyrka. - Biometeorological conditions on the Werenskiold Glacier forefield in summer of 1980 / A. Szczepankiewicz-Szmyrka. - Some notes on wind directions in the West Spitsbergen in 1980 / K. Gerstmann. - Radar measurements of the thickness of the Werenskiold Glacier / R. Czajkowski - The analysis of movements of the Werenskiold Glacier based on dating of fossil moss / H. Chmal - Increase in the mass of the firn snow in the glacial amphiteatre of the Penck Glacier in the period 1934 to 1958 / C. Lipert - Some automatic systems to collect and transmission stored data using various radio-links / J. Molski. - Würm and Holocene glaciations of North-Western Sörkappland exemplified by the Slakli Valley, Spitsbergen / P. Kłysz, L. Lindner. - The marine origin of Lisbetdalen mezorelief SW Spitsbergen / W. Stankowski - Raised marine terraces of Kulmstranda North-Western Sörkappland / P. Kłysz, L. Lindner - The geomorphological sketch map of the Gåsdalen region, South Spitsbergen / J. Jania, Z. Lentowicz, T. Szczypek, J. Wach. - Last deglaciation of Treskelen Peninsula, Hornsund, Svalbard / L. Marks. - The recession of Vitkovski Glacier as recorded in its marginal zone / L. Andrzejewski, w. Stankowski. - Degradation processes on the end moraine of the Werenskiold Glacier / J. Cegła, J. Kida. - Studies of the dessication crack on the forefield of the Werenskiold Glacier / J. Cegła. - The beginning and evolution of the marginal outwash on the forefield of the Eliza Glacier / A. Olazewski. K. Sendobry. - Summer thawing of the ground in the Kaffiöyra, SW Spitsbergen / K. Marciniak, W. Szczepanik, R. Przybylak - Morphology and sedimentary environments of the Baszkara ·and Dzankuat Glaciers in the High Kaukas / A. Karczewski, A. Kostrzewski,P. W. Kowalew. - Stratigraphic position and remarks on sedimentation of the Brentskardhaugen Bed, Spitsbergen / A. Wierzbowski, G. Biernat, C. Kulicki. - Some remarks concerning the structure of groups of the bottom fauna of the Admiralty Bay - King George Island, South Shetland / P. Presler, K. Jażdżewski·, W. Jurasz, W. Kittel, J. Siciński. - Biological indexes of the hydrological conditions - observations from Hornsund region, Spitsbergen / J. M. Węsławski. - The habitability of the littoraly rocks in region Steinvika and Hyttevika Bays, Vestspitsbergen / O. Różycki, M. Gruszczynski. - Some aspects of the acoustical estimation of the krill abundance / M. Brzozowska. - Liberation of carbon dioxide from tundra soils / H. Dziadowiec. - Exploration in the Hornsundfiord region / J. Szupryczyński. - , In polnischer Sprache

Note: Contents: PREFACE. - SECTION I. HISTORY OF THE ARCTIC OCEAN IN THE CENOZOIC ERA. - Linear and Areal Morphostructures of the Arctic Ocean Floor / V. D. Dibner. - Fluctuations in Arctic Climate as Revealed by Floor Sediment Analysis / N. A. Belov, N. N. Lapina. - Stratification and Rate of Accumulation of Floor Sediments of the Soviet Arctic Seas / N. N. Kulikov, N. N. Lapina, Yu. P. Semenov, N. A. Belov, M. A. Spiridonov. - Palynologic Study of Kara Sea Floor Sediment Cores / N. N. Kulikov, R. M. Khitrova. - Geologic Structure of the Glacial Shelves of the Atlantic Province of the Arctic Basin / M. A. Spiridonov. - Stratigraphy and Paleogeography of Spitsbergen in the Pleistocene / Yu. A. Lavrushin. - Role of Glaciers in Franz Josef Land Relief Formation / V. L. Sukhodrovskii. - Reconstruction of the Late- and Post-Pleistocene Arctic Basin Ice Sheet / P. M. Borisov. - Changes in the Arctic Basin since the Last Glaciation Maximum / D. P. Chizhov. - SECTION II. ARCTIC FLORA AND FAUNA AND THE HISTORY OF THEIR FORMATION. - Some Problems of Study of the Early Cenophytic Arctic Flora / L. Yu. Budantsev. - Arctic Flora and Its Historical Link with the Arctic Ocean / A. I. Tolmachev, B. A. Yurtsev. - Wide Fluctuations in Ocean Level in the Quaternary period and Their Influence on the Arctic Ocean Basin and its biological community / G. U. Lindberg. - Fresh Data on the Food of the Siberian Woolly Rhinoceros / V. E. Garutt, E. P. Meteltseva, B. A. Tikhomirov. - Characteristics of the Arctic Ocean Fauna and their significance for understanding the History of its formation / E. F. Guryanova. - Formation of macroscopic marine algal flora of the Arctic Basin / A. D. Zinova, Yu. E. Petrov. - The Concept of the Arctic origin of Pinnipeds and other solutions of this problem / K. K. Chapskii. - Ecological Adaptations of Pinnipeds in the Atlantic Province of the Polar Basin / V. A. Potelov, Yu. K. Timoshenko. - A General Review of th PIeistocene Marine Faunas of the Northern Coast of Eurasia / S. L. Troitskii. - History of the Evolution of Marine Mollusk Fauna of the Late Cenozoic Atlantic Arctic / V. S. Zarkhidze. - Late Cenozoic History of Foraminifera of the Pechora Lowland and Northern West Siberia / O. F. Baranovskaya, V. Ya. Slobodin. - Species composition of Modern Foraminifera as an Indication of the Arctic Sea's hydrological regime / S. V. Tamanova. - SECTION Ill. PALEOGEOGRAPHY OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORIES IN THE LATE CENOZOIC ERA. - Paleogeography of Northern USSR and contiguous areas of the Arctic Basin / G. S. Ganeshin. - North Eurasia in the Late Cenozoic Era / Yu. P. Degtyarenko, V. V. Zhukov, N. G. Zagorskaya, O. A. Ivanov, V. I. Kaiyalainen, Yu. N. Kulakov, A. P. Puminov, V. Ya. Slobodin, O. V. Suzdalskii. - On the History of the Migration of the Arctic Basin Shoreline in the Cenozoic Era / S. A. Strelkov. - Causes of Fluctuations in the Arctic Basin Level in the Neogene-Quaternary Period / J. L. Kuzin. - Spore-Pollen Analysis of Late Cenozoic Marine Sediments in the Reconstruction of the Paleogeography of the Arctic Coasts / N. G. Zagorskaya, F. M. Levina. - Forest Line Migration in North Asia in the Upper Pleistocene and Holocene (Based on Spore-Pollen Analysis) / R. E. Giterman, L. V. Golubeva, E. V. Koreneva, L. A. Skiba. - Holocene Transgressions and Variations in the Northern Coastline of the Kola Peninsula / B. I. Koshechkin, A. L. Kudlaeva. - Interpretation of Radiocarbon Datings of the Absolute Age of Organic Residues from the Upper Anthropogene Deposits of Fennoscandia / V. G. Chuvardinskii. - Structure and Stratigraphic Division of White Sea Bottom Deposits / V. S. Medvedev, E. N. Nevesskii, L. I. Govberg, E. S. Malyasova, R. N. Dzhinoridze, E. A. Kirienko. - Principal Stages in the History of the Vegetation of the Dvina Bay Coast of the White Sea during the Late- and Postglacial Transgression / E. S. Pleshivtseva. - Quaternary Transgressions in the Northern Russian Plain and Their Relationship with Continental Glaciations / E. N. Bylinskii. - Anthropogene Deposit-Forming Environments on Kolguev Island / O. F. Baranovskaya, T. A. Matveeva. - Cenozoic History of the Northern Coast of Europe / V. S. Zarkhidze. - Stages of Formation of the Southern Part of the Arctic Basin in Timan-Pechora Province in the Late Cenozoic Era / O. F. Baranovskaya, P. N. Safronov, G. N. Berdovskaya. - Pliocene-Pleistocene History of the Pechora Basin / V. L. Yakhimovich. - Paleogeography and Origin of Cenozoic Rocks in Soviet Europe as Revealed by Hydrochemical Data / V. D. Bezrodnov. - Study of Paleogeography and Neotectonics of Some Regions of the European Northeast by Coal Petrography / Yu. V. Stepanov. - History of the Formation of Arctic Shelf Foraminifer Fauna (Based on Data on the Timan-Ural Region) / I. N. Semenov. - Evolution of Pleistocene Marine Diatom Flora in the Northeast of Soviet Europe / E. I. Loseva. - Quaternary Deposits of the Middle Pechora and Vychegda River Basins / A. S. Lavrov. - Late Pleistocene Terraces in the Northeast of Soviet Europe and the Environments in which They were Formed / L. M. Potapenko, A. S. Lavrov. - Key Sections of the Lower Pechora and Their Importance for an Understanding of the Last Stages of the Geological Evolution of Northeastern Soviet Europe / V. S. Zarkhidze, I. I. Krasnov, M. A. Spiridonov, Yu. A. Lavrushin, I. I. Ryumina. - Siberian Elements in the Flora of the Far Northeast of Europe and Their Origin / O. V. Rebristaya. - Some Geographical Relationships of Ural Floras and Their Importance for Paleogeography / K. N. lgoshina. - Ostracod Complexes from the Late Cenozoic Marine Deposits of Northern Soviet Europe and West Siberia and Their Importance for Paleogeography / O. M. Lev. - Paleogeography of the Northern West Siberian Lowland and Russian Plain in the Late Pleistocene and Holocene / M. G. Kipiani, A. D. Kolbutov. - Mammals and Landscapes of the Northern Urals in the Late Anthropogene / I. E. Kuzmina. - Pleistocene Transgressions in Northern West Siberia and the Pechora Lowland / I. D. Danilov. - Salient Paleogeographic Features of the Pechora Lowland and Lower Ob Basin in the Neogene Epoch / P. P. Generalov, I. L. Kuzin, I. L. Zaionts, R. B. Krapivner. - Some Problems of the Quaternary Geology of Northern Soviet Europe and West Siberia / A. G. Kostyaev. - Northern West Siberia in the Pliocene and Pleistocene / O. V. Suzdalskii. - Boreal Transgressions and the Origin of Subsurface Sheet Ice Deposits / B. I. Vtyurin. - Dependence of Certain Types of Subsurface Glaciation in West Siberia on the Peculiarities of the Polar Sea / A .I. Popov. - History of Subsurface Freezing in West Siberia in the Light of Transgression of the Arctic Basin / V. V. Baulin. - New Data on the History of the Evolution of the Pre-Kazantseva and Kazantseva Vegetation in the Muzhi Urals and Southern Yamal (Based on Palynological Data) / E. E. Gurtovaya. - New Data on the Distribution of Recent Marine Deposits in West Siberia / I. L. Zaionts, Z. I. Kholodova. - Pleistocene Diatom Floras of the Yenisei North / Z. V. Aleshinskaya. - Some Upper Cenozoic Stratotypes of the Ust-Yenisei Depression / V. Ya. Slobodin. - Transgressions of the Arctic Basin and Evolution of the Yenisei North in the Pleistocene (Absolute Chronology of Events by 14C Dating) / N. V. Kind, L. D. Sulerzhitskii. - Kargin Diatoms from the Key Section of the Lower Yenisei / N. A. Khalfina. - Spread of Late Cenozoic Transgressions of the Arctic Basin in the Northwestern Central Siberian Tableland / V. D. Kryukov, V. V. Rogozhin. - Paleogeography of Northeastern Taimyr in the Quaternary Period (Based on Geological and Palynological Data) / G. N. Berdovskaya, N. A. Gei, V. M. Makeev. - Emergence and Development of Pleistocene Landscapes in the Eastern North Siberian Lowland / V. V. Zhukov, N. A. Pervuninskaya, L. Ya. Pinchuk. - History of Relief Formation in the Eastern North Siberian Lowland and the Adjoi

Note: Contents: Age and correlation of metamorphic basement in Edward VII Peninsula Marie Byrd Land and Southern New Zealand / C. J. Adams & S. D. Weaver. - Granite Harbour intrusives from North Victoria Land between David and Aviator Glaciers: new geochronological and isotope data / P. Armienti, C. Ghezzo, F. Innocenti, P. Manetti, S. Rocchi & S. Tonarini. - Granulites in the Kottas Mountains, Antarctica: geology, geochronology and geochemistry / N. T. Arndt, C. Chauvel, W. Todt, M. Tapfer & K. Weber. - Utility of 87Sr/86Sr ratios of biogenic carbonate to estimate ages of sedimentary and climatic events in Antarctica / E. Barrera & P. N. Webb. - Cooling patterns in Western Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica, and Southwestern Africa and their implications to Gondwana / J. M. Barton & A. B. Moyes. - U-Pb isotopic systematics of zircons from polymetamorphic rocks of Eastern Enderby Land / B. V. Belyatsky, L. K. Levsky & E. N. Kamenev. - Geochronology and climastratigraphy of tertiary glacial and interglacial successions on King George Island, South Shetland Islands / K. Birkenmajer. - Reliability of potassium-argon dating of cretaceous-tertiary island-arc volcanic suite of King George Island, South Shetland Islands / K. Birkenmajer, E. Soliani, Jr. & K. Kawashita. - Sequence stratigraphy for cenozoic glacial rocks of the Antarctic Continental margin - a lesson from Prydz Bay Drilling / A. K. Cooper. - Jurassic accretion of a high buoyancy guyot in Southern-most South America: the Diego Ramirez Islands / J. Davidson, E. Godoy, F. Herve, C. Mpodozis & N. Munoz. - Age and petrogenesis of the granitic basement rocks, Brown Hills, Transantarctic Mountains / R. P. Felder & G. Faure. - Age of the Chlamys-Bearing Conglomerate (paleogene) from King George Island in the light of micropaleontological data / A. Gazdzicki. - Tectonic implications of 40Ar/39Ar ages from the Elephant Island Group, Antarctica / A. M. Grunow, I. W. D. Dalziel, T. M. Harrison & M. T. Heizler. - New Rb-Sr age data on the Scotia metamorphic complex at Clarence Island / F. Herve, H. Miller, W. Loske, A. Milne & R. Pankhurst. - Sedimentary structures in rift basins on the conjugate margins of Antarctica/Ross Sea and Australia/Western Tasmania, South Tasman Rise / K. Hinz, M. Hemmerich, U. Salge & O. Eiken. - Was there a significant glacial episode on the Antarctic Peninsula during the middle Holocene? / Chr. Hjort & O. Ingolfsson. - Rb-Sr and K-Ar dating of granite harbour intrusives and rhyolites from North North Victoria Land, Antarctica / H. Kreuzer, C. Carl, A. Höhndorf, P. Müller, N. W. Roland & F. Tessensohn. - Radiometric dating of Jurassic supergroup Tholeiites: a review / P. R. Kyle. - Cretaceous-tertiary history of the Kergulen Plateau revealed from the Marion Dufrese Piston Core and dredging crusies / L. Leclaire, F. Fröhlich & Y. Bassias. - Geologic events of the last 100 million years revealed by K-Ar dating of volcanic rocks in Marie Byrd Land / W. E. LeMasurier & D. C. Rex. - Radiolarian biochronology from the subantarctic Atlantic Ocean / H. Y. Ling. - U-Pb Zircon ages of xenoliths at Cape Dubouzet, Northern Antarctic Peninsula / W. Loske, H. Miller, A. Milne & F. Herve. - Th-230 and Be-10 chronology of sediments from the Weddell Sea / A. Mangini, P. Walter & A. Eisenhuber. - Tephrostratigraphical investigations on marine and limnic ash-layers from Bransfield Strait Region, Antarctica / D. Matthies, R. Mäusbacher & D. Storzer. - Significance of detrital zircons from the Trinity Peninsula Group sediments for the reconstruction of Gondwana / H. Miller & W. Loske. - Geochronology of the basement to Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula / A. J. Milne & I. L. Millar. - Implications of Sm-Nd garnet ages for the stratigraphy of Northern Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula / A. J. Milne, I. L. Millar & A. G. Whitham. - A review of isotopic data from Western Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica / A. B. Moyes & J. M. Barton Jr. - Metamorphic rocks and charnokite in Gjelsvikfiella and Western Muhlig-Hofmannfjella, and their Rb/Sr ages / Y. Otha & B. Torudbakken. - The geochronology of the Jones Mountains and Thurston Island, Central West Antarctica / R. J. Pankhurst, I. L. Millar, A. M. Grunow & B. C. Storey. - Sr isotopes in volcanic rocks from Deception Island, and their genetic significance / C. A. Parica & H. A. Ostera. - Paleomagnetic stratigraphy of drill-cores from McMurdo Sound and Taylor Valley, Antarctica / H. J. Rieck. - Variability of scavenging in the Southern Ocean. Implications for stratigraphy based on radioisotope- and manganese accumulation / M. M. Rutgers van der Loeff & G. W. Berger. - Dating of the cenozoic magmatic province at the Ross Sea Coast of Northern Victorica Land, Antarctica / M. Schmidt-Thome, H. Kreuzer, H. Lenz, P. Müller, F. Tessensohn & U. Vetter. - Reconnaissance fission track dating within West Antarcticca / B. C. Storey, R. J. Pankhurst, I. B. Evans & A. Carter. - New radiometric age data from Elephant Island, South Shetland Islands / R. A. J. Trouw, R. J. Pankhurst & K. Kawashita. - Antarctic cenozoic geochronology / P. N. Webb. - Radiometric age determinations of late cenozoic alkalli McMurdo Volcanic Group Rocks. Discovery volcanic subprovince, Ross Sea, Antarctica / A. C Wright-Grassham, P. R. Kyle, K. Foland, F. Mcdowell & D. Lux.

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Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Plattsburgh Air Force Base Radar sounding system Survey procedure Cavity inspection Radar cavity detection test Radar profile results Falling-weight deflectometer tests Discussion and conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Finite differences applied to heat transfer Heat conduction equation Boundary conditions Phase change Computer program ADDATA, the data subroutine TRIDIG, the matrix solver ISOTHM, the isotherm finider ADI, main program ADEPC, main program Verification of ADI Comparison of ADI with analytical results Comparison of ADI with experimental results Verification of ADIPC Comparison of ADIPC with analytical results-the Neumann solution Comparison of ADIPC with analytical results-two-dimensional phase change verification User instruction for ADI User instruction for ADIPC Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A. Program INFSUM and sample input and output for program ADI Appendix B. Program ADIPC and sample input and output

Note: TABLE OF CONTENTS: Abstract. - Acknowledgments. - List of Figures. - List of Plates. - List of Tables. - Value of Microparticle Studies. - Reasons for Variations in Particle Concentration. - Laboratory Techniques. - Particle Concentration and Size Distribution. - Sample Preparation. - Contamination. - Particle Counters. - Laboratory Procedures. - Particle Composition. - Sample Preparation. - Types of Particles and Their Seasonal Variation. - Particle Types. - Variations of Particle Concentrations. - Antarctic Peninsula. - Marie Byrd Land. - Quelccaya Ice Cap, Peru. - Annual Layers in Deep Ice Cores. - Chronologies for the Byrd and Camp Century Deep Ice Cores. - The Byrd Station Deep Ice Core. - Age Calculation. - Discussion. - The Camp Century Deep Ice Core. - Vertical Strain Rates. - Age Calculation. - Discussion. - Morphology and Elemental Composition of Microparticles. - Data Analysis. - Results. - Discussion. - The Relationships Among Dust, Oxygen Isotopes and Climate. - Microparticle Variations Over Millennial Time Invervals. - Dust, Oxygen Isotopes and Climate. - Discussion. - Is There A Relationship Between Volcanic Activity and Climatic Change?. - General. - Theory. - Supportive Evidence. - Cycles. - Discussion. - Suggestions for Future Work. - Conclusions. - References. - Appendix A. - Appendix B. - Appendix C. - Appendix D.

Note: Contents: Membership of the National Committee on Antarctic Research in the Federal Republic of Germany. - Introduction. - Stations. - I. Record of Activities (past and ongoing), April 83-October 84. - II. Planned Activities, October 84-October 85. - References.

Note: Contents: Membership of the National Committee on Antarctic Research in the Federal Republic of Germany. - Introduction. - Stations. - I. Record of Activities (past and ongoing), April 82-October 83. - II. Planned Activities, October 83-October 84. - References.

Note: Contents Abstract Preface Introduction Natural ice sheets Choosing an ice control structure Flexible structures Ice booms Frazil collector lines Fence booms Rigid or semirigid structures Pier-mounted booms Stone groins Artificial islands Removable gravity structures Timber cribs Weirs Pilings and dolphins Structures built for other purposes Hydroelectric dams Wicket dams Light piers and towers Bridge piers Breakwaters Ice control not using Structures Channel improvements Ice sheet tying Ice sheet bridges Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Ice control structure

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Stream bank erosional processes Permafrost and related factors Permafrost and erosion General Erosional processes Bank zone processes Bluff zone processes Factors affecting perm afrost erodibility Exposure to currents and wind waves Texture and stratigraphy Ice content, distribution and type Slope aspect Coriolis force Timing and depth of thaw Water level and temperature Vegetation Ice and snow cover Groundwater Rates and timing of erosion and recession Overall effects of permafrost Recommendations for research Literature cited Appendix A : Processes of stream bank modifications

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Constitutive relationships Equations of motion Uniform flow Nonuniform flow Ice transport: Uniform flow Symmetric channel Asymmetric channel Ice transport: Nonuniform flow Further considerations Basis for model improvement Conclusions Literature cited

Note: COTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Model characteristics and test conditions Ice-hull coefficient of friction Measurements of ice properties Experimental procedures Data acquisition system Test program and procedures for 1:10 model Test program and procedures for 1:24 model Analysis of test results Comparison of test results between 1:10 and 1:24 models Analysis of tests in broken or brash-filled ice channels Analysis of tests in level ice Full-scale prediction of level ice resistance Conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Dielectric properties of sea ice Time-domain spectroscopy measurement Laboratory measurements Field measurements Analysis of ladder data Conductivity of brine and sea ice Complex dielectric constant of brine and sea ice Discussion and conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Nomenclature Introduction Principal relationships Constitutive equation Failure criteria Secondary creep: Flow equations Creep at constant stress (σ = Const.) Creep model Creep strain (σ = Const.) Creep at constant strain rate (ϵ = Const.) Stress-strain relationship Stress/strain/strain rate at failure Test data Preliminary analysis Constant stress tests (σ = Const.) Constant strain rate tests (ϵ = Const.) The principle of superposition Thermodynamic equation of creep Conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction St. Marys River Ice problems Remedial measures Field studies Highlights, trends, and major findings Modifications to boom Maximum forces Ship traffic Characteristics Effect of boom forces Effect on ice Conclusion Literature cited Appendix A: Ice boom forces

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature General background The problem Method of solution Results and discussion Conclusions Literature cited Appendix: Evaluation of rn's in equation 25

Note: Contents Abstract Preface Introduction Materials and methods Results Discussion Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Taxonomic terms Appendix B: Differences in species composition and abundance in duplicate samples examined under optical and inverted light microscopes Appendix C: Morphologic descriptions and SEM micrographs

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Experiments Test flume facility Experimental apparatus Experimental procedure Results Plastic versus freshwater ice Shoreline forces Boom forces Average shear stress under ice cover Internal forces Discussion Data scatter Summary and conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Experimental results

Note: TABLE OF CONTENTS: I. Objectives. - II. Summary and Points of General Consensus. - III. Report of the Meeting A. Background. - B. Values of Increased Coordination/Collaboration Among Antarctic Scientific Research Programs. - Presentation by Dr. David Drewry. - C. Opportunities for Increased Coordination/Collaboration. - Working Group Chairmen: Dr. Gotthilf Hernpel jointly with Patrick G. Quilty, and Dr. Fred Roots. - D. How to Give Effect to Increased Coordination/Collaboration. - 1. Information and Communication. - 2. Logistics. - List of Specific Opportunities for Increased Coordination/Collaboration. - Working Group Chairmen: Dr. Gotthilf Hernpel jointly with Patrick G. Quilty, and Dr. Fred Roots. - E. Policy and Responsibility. - 1. The Scientific Research Agenda. - 2. New Entrants. - 3. Consultative Status Requirements. - Chairmen: Robert H. Rutford and R. Tucker Scully. - IV. Participants List.

Note: CONTENTS: Introduction. - International co-operation. - Intergovernmental co-operation. - Non-governmental co-operation. - I. Scientific Programme. - 1. Astronomy. - 2. Biological Sciences. - 2.1 The marine ecosystem and its living resources. - 2.1.1 Food resources, phytoplankton production and zooplankton. - 2.1.2 The role of the benthos. - 2.1.3 The role of micro-organisms. - 2.1.4 Distribution and incidence of seals in the pack-ice of the Weddell Sea. - 2.1.5 Distribution and life history of fishes. - 2.1.6 Large-scaie distribution and drift of krill. - 2.1.7 Composition and behaviour of krill shoals. - 2.1.8 Preservation and processing of krill. - 2.2 The adaptation of antarctic marine organisms to their environment. - 2.2.1 Experiments and marine studies on .the ecophysiology of krill. - 2.2.2 Temperature regulation and food requirements of warm-blooded antarctic animals. - 2.2.3 Growth, digestive system and food economy of antarctic fishes. - 2.2.4 Freezing resistance of sea animals. - 2.2.5 Taxonomy of antarctic marine organisms. - 2.3 Terrestrial biology in Antarctica. - 2.3.1 Temperature adjustments in the reproductive biology of antarctic birds. - 2.3.2 Biochemical bases of growth processes in poikilothermic organisms at very low temperatures. - 2.3.3 Nutritional biology of poikilothermic herbivora. - 2.3.4 Study of lichens, fungi and bacteria in Antarctica and on offshore islands. - 2.3.5 Photosynthesis and heterotrophic life cycle of plants at very low temperatures. - 2.4 Environmental protection in Antarctica. - 2.5 Human biology and medicine in polar regions. - 3. Geodesy, Cartography and Remote Sensing. - 3.1 Satellite geodesy. - 3.2 Doppler satellite positioning. - 3.3 Geodetic mapping of ice-free areas. - 3.4 Remote-sensing by satellite. - 4. Geology and Geophysics. - 4.1 Study of drift processes as a contribution to the geological history of Antarctica. - 4.1.1 Study of magnetic structures by means of aeromagnetic photography. - 4.1.2 Paleomagnetic studies of drift evolution. - 4.1.3 Micro-earthquakes as indicators of tectonic activity. - 4.1.4 Earth tides and natural oscillations of the earth. - 4.2 Studies of the structure of crust and mantle. - 4.2.1 Structure of the basement complex of the transantarctic mountain chain in the area east of the Filchner Ice Shelf. - 4.2.2 Structure of the basement of the Weddell Sea, the Filchner/Ronne Ice Shelf, and the peripheral area. - 4.2.3 Oldest and highly metamorphous rocks of the East Antarctic. - 4.3 Stratigraphy, tectonics and magmatism in the mobile areas. - 4.3.1 Mobile fringe areas of the East Antarctic. - 4.3.2 Paleozoic and mesozoic mountains(Beacon upper group) in the transantarctic mountains. - 4.3.3 Early paleozoic to cainozoic orogenes in the area around the Filchner/Ronne Ice Shelf. - 4.4 Study of exogenous processes under extremely cold conditions. - 4.4.1 Glacial geology and geomorphology. - 4.4.2 Weathering and detrital formation. - 4.5 Geoscientific marine research. - 5. Glaciology. - 5.1 Volume and dynamics of the Filchner/Ronne Ice Shelf. - 5.2 Determining the extent and thickness of the ice and its temporal variation in the Filchner/Ronne Ice Shelf sector and peripheral areas. - 5.3 Determining the composition and inner structure of the Filchner/Ronne Ice Shelf on the basis of geophysical surface measurements. - 5.4 Studies of the dynamics of the pack-ice in the Weddell Gyre. - 5.5 Physical characteristics of ocean ice. - 5.6 Glaciological drillings. - 5.7 Chemical composition and accumulation genesis of antarctic background aerosol; global transport of trace gases and aerosols. - 5.8 Study of the elastic and rheological characteristics of ice, its heat conductability and texture affected by deformation. - 6. Upper Atmosphere and Extraterrestrial Physics. - 6.1 Investigation of whistlers and VLF radio emissions (chorus, hiss, etc) at conjugated points. - 6.2 Study of terresterial magnetic pulsations at conjugated points. - 6.3 Study of atmospherics to obtain more precise data on worldwide thunderstorms. - 6.4 Measurements of the aero-electric field. - 6.5 Balloon-based study of the ionosphere in the light of Mg t resonance lines. - 6.6 Measurement of the vertical distribution of ozone, steam and aerosol up to an altitude of 30 km. - 6.7 Measurements of emission in the infrared 9.6 µ ozone band from the ground. - 6.8 Other projects which may be carried out simultaneously with the above or later. - 6.9 Proposed basic terrestrial magnetic equipment for the Antarctic Station. - 6.10 Meteorite search expedition. - 6.11 Study of micrometeorites and cosmic dust. - 7. Meteorology and Oceanography. - 7.1 Meteorology. - 7.1.1 Atmospheric boundary stratum. - 7.1.2 Study of stratospheric circulation. - 7.1.3 Measurement of trace gases over long periods. - 7.1.4 Other research projects. - 7.1.5 Weather service observations and consultations. - 7.1.6 Basic meteorological equipment for the Antarctic Station. - 7.2 Physical oceanography. - 7.2.1 Formation and extent of bottom water in the Atlantic sector of the circumantarctic ocean. - 7.2.2 Numeric simulation of the vertical flows of material, energy and impulses. - 7 2.3 Time scales of transportation in deep water with the aid of radioactive trace elements. - 7.2.4 Detection of heavy metals in the Antarctic Ocean. - 7.2.5 Fishery oceanography in circumantarctic waters. - 7.2.6 Other research projects. - 8. Engineering Sciences. - 8.1 Shipbuilding technology. - 8.1.1 Measuring and testing programme regarding the performance of vessels in ice and technical developments in the construction of ice-going vessels. - 8.2 Iceberg location and navigation. - 8.2.1 Iceberg location. - 8.2.2 Development of precision positioning systems (also for dynamic positioning) to ensure noninterference with signals transmitted through ice and water masses of different thicknesses. - 8.3 Construction techniques. - 8.4 Exploration techniques. - 8.5 Other topics. - The Antarctic Research Station. - The Polar Research and Supply Ship. - The Polar Research Institute. - Institutions contributing to the Programme.

Note: Contents Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Test objectives Experimental setup and procedures Facilities Test fixture Data acquisiton system Ice sheets Measurement of ice properties Daily test summary Experimental results and discussion Observations Ice force records Frequency of ice force variations Discussion Maximum crushing forces Mean effective pressure or specific energy of ice in crushing Failure energy of ice Ratio of maximum force to mean force Summary and conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Data for continuous crushing tests

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Sampling of test section Laboratory tests Asphalt concrete Natural subgrade material Test soils Field tests Analysis of field-loading tests Discussion Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Field data Appendix 8: Ground temperatures prevailing during plate-loading tests Appendix C: Measured surface deflections compared with deflections calculated by NELAPAV Appendix D: Resilient moduli and supporting data calculated by NELAPAV

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Background on development Drill development and configuration Equipment Modifications Operations Assembly and disassembly Field transport and movement Typical operating procedures Effect of material properties, weather and water Depth and hole completion time Summary Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Constitutive equations for a two-size mixture Limiting case of the two-size mixture Complete spectrum analysis for spheres and disks Conclusion Literature cited Appendix A: Derivation of collision frequency between neighboring spheres that follow the mean shear flow without fluctuations

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Measurements Spectra u and w velocity spectra Temperature and humidity spectra Inertial-dissipation estimates Cospectra u-w cospectra w-t and w-q cospectra t-q cospectra Refractive index spectra Conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Analytical studies on the onset of convection in a horizontal water layer Experimental studies on the onset of convection in a circular horizontal melt layer Temperature structure and heat transfer In a horizontal layer In a circular horizontal melt layer pHeat transfer studies in nonplanar geometries Forced convective heat transfer over a melting surface Discussion and conclusions Onset of convection Temperature structure and natural convective heat transfer Laminar forced convective heat transfer Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Background Analysis of historical data Field observations Controlled release tests January 1986 ice breakup Connecticut River ice control Minimizing ice production Hydrothermal melting Controlled ice breakup Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Detailed ice breakup chronology

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Nomenclature Preface Introduction Basic equations Two-zone problems Linear unfrozen water function Quadratic unfrozen water function Three-zone problems Linear unfrozen water function Quadratic unfrozen water function Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Derivation of the mushy zone equation Appendix B: Solution of the two-zone problem with a linear t and variable thermal properties

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Data sources Study location and icing conditions Icing data Antenna reflection data Data preparation Analyses Conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Sample analysis Continuous multi-year ridge core Tested multi-year ridge ice samples Unconfined constant-strain-rate compression tests Confined constant-strain-rate compression tests Uniaxial constant-strain-rate tension tests Discussion Conclusion Literature cited Appendix A: Multi-year ridge sample data

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction Experimental setup and procedure Experimental results Discussion and conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Structure Composition Mechanical properties Strength Elastic constants The temperature-salinity model Temperature profiles Salinity profiles Composite plate properties Results Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Details of the equations for ice surface temperature and conductive heat flux Appendix B: Calculated profile and bulk properties of an ice sheet of varying thickness Appendix C: Calculated profile and bulk properties of 30- and 91-cm-thick ice sheets

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Soil variable ø SWC and SFC similarity Mathematical representation of SWC and SFC data NMR measurement of unfrozen water content Characterization of SWC Discussion Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Soil freezing curve data Appendix B: Error analysis Appendix C: Soil water curve data

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Nomenclature Introduction General considerations Ice properties Modulus, E Characteristic length, Ic Flexural strength, σf Com pressive strength, σc Shear strength, σs Poisson's ratio, ϑ Fracture toughness, Kic Density, ρi Ice-hull friction factor, fi Model ice Synthetic ice Columnar saline ice Columnar carbamide ice Fine-grained ice EG/AD/S model ice Model test procedures Ice growth and monitoring EHP tests SHP test Test data analysis--comparison with full scale Analysis of test results Comparison with full-scale data Analytical and empirical predictors Empirical predictors Analytical and semi-analytical schemes Current research efforts in ice modeling International cooperative research Ice testing CRREL research on ship-ice interaction Novel icebreaking bow designs Conclusions and final remarks Literature cited

Note: Contents: 1 Basic concepts ; 2 Cost functions and the theory of the firm ; 3 Elasticity, Efficiency and the theory of the firm ; 4 The Cobb-Douglas function ; 5 The CES function ; 6 The translog function ; 7 Technological progress ; 8 From firms to industry: the Johansen Production Model ; 9 Empirical work on production functions ; Bibliography ; Index

Note: Abstract Preface Introduction Tests Test specimens Test methods Results Impact strength of beanms Ductility of beams Effect of notched bars Elastic deflection of beams Impact tests on rebars Conclusions and summary Literature cited Appendix A: Beam crack patterns Appendix B: Photomicrographs of failure surfaces of some steels

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Location Purpose of study Previous work Chapter 2. Methodology Geology Overland erosion Wave erosion Frost penetration and heave Thaw failure Bank recession Ground water Soil moisture Chapter 3. Results Geology Geotechnical properties Overland erosion Wave erosion Freeze-thaw phenomena Ground water fluctuations Other slope failures Chapter 4. Discussion Overland erosion Wave erosion Thaw failure Universal soil loss equation Chapter 5. Summary and conclusions Techniques Erosion processes at Orwell lake Bank recession Literature cited Appendix A1: Average cumulative change of surface at erosion stations #2-12, 1980-81 Appendix A2: Cumulative net changes at overland erosion stations #1-12, 1980-81 Appendix A3: Cumulative net changes at overland erosion stations #1 -12, 198 1-82 Appendix A4: Cumulative average erosion at overland erosion stations #1-12, 1980-81 Appendix AS: Cumulative average erosion at overland erosion stations #1-12, 1981-82 Appendix A6: Cumulative average erosion at overland erosion stations #1 -1 2A, 1982 Appendix B: Dimensions of erosion sections, Orwell Lake, Minnesota Appendix C: Piezometer installation data, Orwell Lake, Minneso

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Review of previous work Specimen preparation Material Molding Testing procedure and apparatus Test results Definition of strain and stress Definition of creep failure Definition of failure in constant-strain-rate tests Definition of initial yield strength Determination of initial tangent modulus and 50% peak strength modulus Creep behavior General nature of the creep process and the failure mode Minimum creep rate Time to creep failure Relationship between t, and tm Creep failure strain and failure criterion Creep model and prediction of creep strain Strength behavior General stress-strain behavior and failure mode Peak compressive strength Initial yield strength Failure strain Initial yield strain Initial tangent modulus 50% peak strength modulus Correspondence between constant-stress tests and constant-strain-rate tests Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Unfrozen water content data Appendix B: Physical properties of samples tested

Note: VOLUME IV PART 2: POSTER CONTRIBUTIONS (continued) P. Rudolph, A. Lange, J. Flachowsky: THE DETERMINATION OF GOLD DEPTH DISTRIBUTION IN SEMICONDUCTOR SILICON - POTENTIAL INTERFERENCES INHERENT IN NAA BY RADIATION DAMAGES E. Hoentsch, J. Flachowsk: INVESTIGATION OF NICKEL-PLATING ON SEMICONDUCTOR SILICON WAFERS K. Mauersberger, J. Flachowsky: POSSIBLE LOSSES OF TRACE AND ULTRATRACE ELEMENTS DURING PRECONCENTRATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR-GRADE REAGENTS H. Wagler, J. Flachowsky: A SIMPLE CHEMICAL METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION OF PHOSPHORUS INTERFERING THE TRACE ELEMENT DETERMINATIONS BY NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS IN HIGH DOPED SILICON WAFERS H.-J. Große, J . Adler, H.-R. Döring, H. Nietzschmann: APPLICATION OF THE AEROSOLIONIZATION GAS ANALYZER AIG IN MICROELECTRONICS M. Kosinova, P. Tendera: WEAR INVESTIGATION OF MACHINE PARTS BY CHARGED PARTICLES SURFACE ACTIVATION J. Kras: DETERMINATION OF SLIDE BEARINGS WEAR IN DIESEL ENGINES K. Eichhorn, P. Hammer, S. Turuc, Ch. Eifrig: PRECISE ACTIVATION FOR WEAR STUDIES AT THE ROSSENDORF TANDEM ACCELERATOR P. Hammer, K. Eichhorn, Ch. Eifrig: A STUDY OF WEAR IN REFRIGERATING MACHINES USING THIN LAYER ACTIVATION A. Kalicki., L. Waliś: THE PRINCIPLE OF THE β-X INTERNAL EXCITATION APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF ELEMENTS IN THIN METALLIC FILMS E. Kowalska, P. Urbański: DETERMINATION OF TIN AND LEAD IN GALVANIC BATH AND LEAD IN Sn-Pb PLATINGS WITH SIMULTANEOUS COATING THICKNESS MEASUREMENT K. Mauersberger, B. Bayerl: DETERMINATION OF Tc-99 BY FLAME AAS B. Machaj, F. Zrudelny, A. Sikora, J. Jaszczuk: MICROPROCESSOR ISOTOPE GAUGES FOR MEASUREMENT OF COATING THICKNESS AND OF AIR DUST POLLUTION Z. Joks, M. Krejci: APPLICATION OF RADIOISOTOPES FOR CORROSION TESTS OF INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS G. Hartmann, P. Kulicke, C. Jonas, A. Walter: INVESTIGATION ON CHLORIDE-INITIATED STRESS CORROSION OF STAINLESS STEEL BY USE OF CHLORINE-36 AND AUTORADIOGRAPHY J. Flachowsky, P. Kulicke, G. Hartmann, N. Schütze: LOCALIZATION OF THE ORIGIN OF DEFECTS IN HIGH-CLASS CASTINGS BY RADIOTRACER TECHNIQUES AND AUTORADIOGRAPHY H. Kupsch, H. Bruchertseifer, W. Heller: METHOD FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OF LEAKAGES IN OIL PIPES A.G. Chmielewski: RADIOTRACERS IN SOME INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS S. Szpilowski, A. Owczarczyk: INVESTIGATION OF TRANSPORT OF EFFLUENT IN NATURAL STREAMS USING RADIOISOTOPE AND DYE TRACERS A. Owczarczyk, s. Szpilowski: APPLICATION OF RADIOISOTOPE TRACERS FOR BEDLOAD SEDIMENT TRANSPORT STUDY IN RIVERS AND MARINE BREAKER ZONE I. Röske, H.-C. Abendroth, D. Luther, H.-G. Könnecke: TRACER STUDIES ON THE REMOVAL OF WATER ENDANGERING SUBSTANOES FROM MUNICIPAL WASTE WATERS A. Zeuner, F. Hartmann: RESIDENCE TIME INVESTIGATION AND MATERIAL BALANCE FOR FRESH AND WASTE WATER IN A RAYON BY RADIOISOTOPE APPLICATION A.G. Chmielewski, A. Dobrowolski: THE FALL OF EQUALIZATION MYTH-RADIOTRACER INVESTIGATIONS OF THE CASE J. Halova, J. Schön, J. Thýn: THE ANALYSIS OF DATA FROM TRACER EXPERIMENTS WITH THE FLOW APPARATUSES FOR RADWASTE MANAGEMENT S. Mothes, P. Popp, G. Oppermann, J. Baumbach: AIR POLLUTION MEASUREMENTS WITH ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTORS (ECD) C. Ghounchev: ACTIVATION ANALYSIS OF HEAVY METALS IN SOIL AND PLANTS IN SOME INDUSTRIAL REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY M. Borkowski, W. Smulek: RADIONUOLIDES IN STUDYING THE SORPTION OF METALS BY CHITIN AND CHITOSAN R. Bäuerlein: EVALUATION OF THE DEGREE OF CROSSLINKING OF HEAT SHRINKABLE PRODUCTS K. Posselt, W. Hädrich: CHARACTERIZATION OF THE DEGREE OF CROSS-LINKING IN RADIATION CROSS-LINKED LOW AND HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENES E. Takács: RADIATION CROSS-LINKING OF PLASTICIZED PVC WITH POLYFUNCTIONAL MONOMERS W. Hädrich, K. Posselt, C. Lippmann, H. Wagner, H.-J. Heinrich: DEPTH DOSE IN ELECTRON IRRADIATED POLYETHYLENE LAYERS IN DEPENDENCE ON THE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE U. Decker, J. Bös, L. Richter, M. Remer: CHARGE ACCUMULATION AND STORAGE IN POLYETHYLENE IRRADIATED WITH PULSES OF FAST ELECTRONS E. Jaworska: THE INFLUENCE OF IRRADIATION TEMPERATURE ON STRESSES IN DEFORMED POLYETHYLENE W. Hädrich, T. Nestler, K. Posselt: THERMAL STRESS IN THE POLYETHYLENE INSULATION OFCABLES DURING IRRADIATION WITH HIGH ENERGY ELECTRONS W. Pekala, T. Achmatowicz: POST-RADIATION GRAFTING OF METHACRYLIC ACID ONTO POLYETHYLENE FILM J. Schmidt, H. Mai: ELECTRON BEAM CURING OF COATINGS E. Jaworska, S. Wawrzak, I. Kaluska: HEAT SHRINKABLE TAPES IN POLAND A. Robalewski et al.: POLISH HEAT SHRINKABLE TUBING TECHNOLOGY S. Galant, W. Pekala, J. Rosiak: USING OF THE RADIATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE PREPARATION OF POLYMERIC MATRIX CAPABLE TO THE CONTROLLED RELEASE OF DRUG TO EYE R. Krejzler et al.: NEW ROUTINE POLYETHYLENE DOSIMETER: DOSE RANGE 40-400 kGy Z. Zimek: THE USE OF ELECTRICAL SENSORS OF RADIATION FOR DIGITAL CONTROL IN RADIATION PROCESSING Z. Bulhak et al.: RADIATION STERILIZATION WITH THE ELECTRON LINEAR ACCLERATOR LAE 13/9 M. Remer, W. Bogus, W. Pekala: FIRST EVALUATION OF THE GAMMA IRRADIATION CHAMBER OF THE TU ŁODZ BY MEANS OF THE CODES DOSKMF2 AND ISORADL O. Brede, R. Hermann, R. Mehnert: ORGANIC COOLANTS FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS W. Wroński, J. Wisłowski: THE LABORATORY TESTING SYSTEM FOR RADIATION RESISTANCE INVESTIGATIONS OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AUTHOR INDEX

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Location of study Study methods Ice thickness Ice-cover composition Surface air temperatures Freeze-up and ice-out characteristics Results and discussion Ice-growth record Freezing-degree-day records Ice-growth predictions Summary and conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Ice-growth records Appendix B: Measured and computed ice-growth curves

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Conversion factors: U.S. customary to metric (SI) units of measurement lntroduction Objectives Approach and project history Study area Physical setting Cultural setting Documented pollution sources in the study area Evaluation of imagery Photographic imagery Thermal imagery PMIS imagery Land use analysis Analysis of 1972 imagery Analysis of 1974 imagery Soils of Manitowoc, East Twin and Oconto River watersheds Manitowoc River watershed East Twin River watershed Oconto River watershed Water quality data Manitowoc River East Twin River Oconto River Land use/stream sedimentation relationships Results and conclusions Sensor evaluation Land use analysis Mapping approaches Land use/sedimentation relationships Cost effectiveness analysis Recommendations and applications Selected bibliography Appendix A. Precipitation and temperature data

Note: Contents Report from the Director Research overviews Sea ice studies Glacier geophysics Remote sensing Northern and social affairs Library and information service Aquisitions Archives and museum Teaching, lectures and colloquia International activities Research and visiting scholars Friends of the Polar Institute Gino Watkins Memorial Fund Research Abstracts Sea ice Glacier geophysics Social sciences Institute staff Publications

Note: Contents Report from the Director Research overviews Sea ice studies Glacier geophysics Remote sensing Library and information service Gifts Bowers appeal Teaching and lecturing International activities Research and visiting scholars Friends of the Polar Institute Gino Watkins Memorial Fund Research Abstracts Publications Staff Finance

Note: 1. Osnovnye naučnye dostiženija v oblasti issledovanija kosmosa za poslednie gody i perspektiva do 2000 goda / V. M. Balebanov 2. Kosmičeskoe Materialovedenie / Ju. A. Osip'jan, Č. Barta, R. Galonzka, R. Kul', L. Fal'kon 3. 20 let issledovanija v oblasti geliofiziki i astrofiziki v programme interkosmos / B. Val'niček 4. Daetsja kratkija obzor suščectvujuščich orbital'nych stancija rassmatrivajutsja tendencii razvitija / Ju. P. Semenov, L. A. Gorškov 5. Meždunarodnye pilotiruemye polety po programme "Interkosmos" / P. I. Klimuk, Ju. A. Gagarina 6. Summary of the twenty-year cooperation and the prospects of studies on space physics within the framework of the Intercosmos Program 7. Issledovanija na biosputnikach / S. Baran'ski, K. Gecht, E. A. Il'in, L. Macho 8. Meteorology : Intercosmos 1967-1987 9. Utilizing data obtained by remote sensing of the earth / N. A. Armand, G. Ganzorig, J. Kolarzh, K. Marek, B. Nej, L. Ortega, To Kuang Tkhing 10. Indian Space Programme and the cooperation with Intercosmos / u. R. Rao, Y. S. Rajan 11. Short summary of the most important scientific-methodological and research activities in the field of remote sensing of the Earth , within the framework of the Intercosmos Program in the years 1975-1987 12. Razvitie eksperimental'noi techniki distancionnogo zondi-rovanija zemli / R. Joachim, E. Bach, A. Gšvindt, D. Mišev, Ja. L. Ziman 13. Ispol'zovanie sputnikovoj informacii v prognoze pogody / A. Burcev, G. Major, V. Šarov

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Conversion factors: U.S. customary to metric (SI) units of measurement Introduction Principal features of a protected membrane roof system Reported advantages of a protected membrane roof system Study sites Stevens Hall, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Building 41 5, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Building 1053, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska Gruening Building, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Consortium Library and K Building, University of Alaska, Anchorage CRREL Laboratory, Hanover, New Hampshire Resources Building, University of Alaska, Fairbanks Insulation properties Sampling Results Bulksamples Sliced samples Conclusions and recommendations Literature cited Appendix A. Moisture contents Appendix B. Photographs

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Summary Introduction Equipment The microscope system The camera system Tools for preparation of sample Laboratory procedure Categorizing artifact Choosing setup Preparing sample llluminating sample Photographing artifact Results Literature cited Selected bibliography Appendix. Reference information for photomacrographic and photo-micrographic applications

Note: Contents Manual 1.1 Beta measurements 1.2 Measurement of the energy spectrum and range of α-radiation with semiconductor detectors 1.3 Error and statistical tests 1.4 Basic experiments of gamma spectroscopy 2.1 Determination of certain elements in sedimental atmospheric dust by x-ray fluorescence analysis 2.2 Calibration and efficiencies (see Supplement) 2.3 Thin-layer chromatographic separation and test of the purity of labelled compounds 2.4 Separation of Thorium-234 from Uranium-238 2.5 Separation of 137Ca/137mBa by precipitation and sorption 3.1 Determination of phosphate by simple isotope dilution analysis and determination of Zn in MgSO4 by substoichiometric isotope dilution analysis 3.2 The Szilard-Chalmers effect 3.3 Determination of the Ag content in slags by instrumental neutron activation analysis 4.1 Isotope exchange of Ethyl Iodide and Sodium Iodide 4.2 Liquid scintillation counting of Carbon-14 and Tritium 4.3 Autoradiography - Demonstration of Autoradiographic techniques Lectures 1.1 Fundamentals of radioactivity / G. K. Vormum 1.2 Interaction of nuclear radiation with matter / G. K. Vormum 1.4 Equations of radioactive decay / G. K. Vormum 1.5 Radiation detectors / M. Geisler 2.1 Radiation spectroscopy / M. Geisler 2.5 Handling of radioisotopes / G. K. Vormum 2.7 Behaviour of radionuclides in very low concentrations / H. Koch 3.6 Particle sources / J. W. Leonhardt 4.2 Tracers in chemical kinetics / J. Dermietzel 4.4 Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC) / R. Trettin 5.1 Isotopic tracers in biology / H. Hübner 5.2 Low-level counting / R. Trettin 5.4 Basic concepts of radioimmunoassay (RIA) / G. K. Vormum 6.2 Radionuclide generators / R. Otto

Note: Contents of Part 1 S. Niese: Reactor neutron activation analysis of industrial materials R.P. Gardner, K. Verghese: Use of Monte Carlo methods in the calibration and design optimization of radiation gauges and analyzers R. Otto, P. Hecht: On labelling with generator nuclides M. Richter: Measurement of residence time distribution with radiotracers using periodic pseudo-random binary signal sequences J. Schoen: A computer code for tracer experiment data analysis H.-H. Deicke, J. Flachowsky, K.-P. Rudolph, N. Beiermann: Transit time measurements in technical plants by using a multichannel analyzer H. Bohne: Measurements of air currents L. Baranyai: Tracer study of simultaneous homogenization and segregation in industrial equipments N. Balabanov, N. Kapitanova: Application of radiotracer method for study of glass furnaces J. Thẏn: Evaluation of mixing particulate solids by radiotracer method H.-G. Koennecke, P. Kulicke, E. Antal, J. Jentzsch, H. Michael: Investigation of the mixing efficiency of kneading machines using radionuclides A.G. Belov, V.E. Zhuchko, Yu.S. Zamyatnin, Yu.G. Teterev, D. Rubio: Development of the nuclear-physical methods of analysis at the laboratory of nuclear reactions of the JINR R. Burek, K. Wojcik: A new concept for measuring of free moisture in solid materials N. Bachvarov, I. Georgiev, E. Manolov, P. Pavlov, H. Shukov, K. Tropolov: Process control system for fresh concrete preparation H. Baumbach: Investigation of moisture migration in the concrete of a special test construction under simulated load conditions A. Petrov, A. Sreno, H. Hristov, P. Penev, G. Georgiev: Beta-ray backscatter instruments for coating thickness measurements in electronic and electrotechnical industry W. Stuchlik, H. Kupsch: Radioactive level indicator for bulk materials in containers with calculation of the residual volume H. Baumbach, K. Fichtler, R. Melzer, D. Tietze, H. Ullrich: The determination of density variation in radiation protective walls of concrete by means of Bremsstrahlung of 1o MeV from linear accelerator D. Avramov: Modernized versions of mobile NDT laboratories V. Friedrich: Examples for radioisotope application in environment protection St. Szpilowski: Prediction of mixing length for transport of effluent in rivers A. Owczarczyk: The localization of the leakages through the dams and bottoms of large water reservoires W. Listwan: Progress in leak detection methods for underground pipelines and tanks J. Starẏ, A. Zeman, B. Havlik: Radionuclides in the investigation of the cumulation of toxic elements on alga and fish W. Richter, D. Kahl, H.-J. Grosse, F. Gleisberg: The use of an AIG-analyzer for the investigation of SO2-dispersion problems R. Goeldner, H.-J. Grosse, F. Gleisberg: Possibilities of the development of improved smoke detectors J. Adler, H.-R. Doering, H.-J. Grosse, F. Gleisberg: The use of the AIG in microelectronics P. Popp, R. Fahnert, S. Mothes, G. Oppermann: Methods for the determination of toxic compounds at work places H.-R. Doering. H.-J. Grosse: The detection of halocarbons by means of the aerosol ionization gas analyzer (AIG) E, Jaworska, I. Kaluska, G. Strzelczak: Crosslinking and free radical decay reactions in irradiated polyethylene in presence of additives J. Zahalka: Radiation modified materials in machine engineering W. Bobeth, R. Hanke, A. Heger, J. Morgenstern, H. Paessler: Technological aspects of planar structurizing on woven and knitted fabrics by localized radiation induced grafting B. Ihme, E. Maeder, A. Mally: Problems in the development of high-energy radiation processing of woven and knitted fabrics S. Nikolov. P, Panayotov, V. Diakova, M. Nikolova: Radiation modification of timber in people's republic of Bulgaria H. Dahlhelm. G. Matejko. G. Huebner: Experiments on sprouting inhibition in onions J. Thẏn: Process analysis with nuclear technique A. Merz: Axial dispersion and homogenization in chemical engineering systems A. Zeuner, F. Hartmann: Investigation of material transport in rotating dryers by aid of Lanthanum-140 D. Manr: Tracer research for modelling of Ion-exchange equipment

Note: Contents of Part 2 Hecht, K. Gerber, R. Otto: Studies on the drying of paints by means of 14C-labelled compounds K. Wagner, F. Brutschin, I. Ritter, T. Gritsch, H. Zimmermann, H. Borchert: Investigations by the aid of radioisotope methods on the technology of the production of carbon and silicon carbide materials K. Gloe, P. Mühl: Determination of metal extraction process parameters using tracer technique W. Migdał, W. Łada, K. Malec-Czechowska: Studies on liquid-liquid extraction of noble metals using radiotracers L. Petryka, K. Przewłocki: Radiotracer investigations of benefication copper ore in the industrial flotation process Z. Bazaniak, J. Palige: Determination of Cu recovery degree from slags in shaft process by means of radiotracers R. Burek, J .K. Zurawicz: On the optimization of concentration measurements in heterogeneous materials based on β-backscatter measurements B. Heinrich: Analysis of carbon content in crude brown coal by inelastic scattering of neutrons and the method of time correlated associated particles P. Urbańaki, D. Wagner, M. Jankowska, E. Kowalska: Determination of calcium and iron and measurements of ash content in the brown coal H.-W. Thümmel: Some considerations relating to the prediction of the efficiency of radiometric methods for the continuous ash content determination of coal L. Wawrzonek: Monitor of ash content of coal with X-ray source I. Pavlicsek, V. Stenger, A. Veres: Apparatus for gamma activation analysis I. Végvári, I. Juhász: Determination of PbO content of lead-glass samples on the ground of gamma-absorption E. Schöntube, H.-J. Große: Aerosol ionization gas analysis as a monitoring for waste halothane in the atmosphere of operating theatre S. Mothes, P. Popp, G. Oppermann, W.-D. Herberg: Measurement of fluorocarbons with the ECD P. Popp, E. Schöntube, G. Oppermann: The usability of radiation ionization detectors for the determination of N2O concentrations in the air of operating theatres P. Popp, G. Arnold, G. Oppermann: A hydrocarbon-sensitized argon ionization detector for the detection of inorganic compounds R. Szepke, W. Lisieski, J. Harasimczuk: Automatic dust monitor AMIZ G. Vormum: Sealed sources - problems of design, measurement and quality control L. Gąsiorowski: New trends in developments of ratioisotope gauges in Poland G. Brunner: Direct chemical information from special radio tracers as well as from outer X-ray excitation J. Hirling: Experience and future trend in industrial application of nuclear methods in Hungary I. N. Ivanov, O. K. Nikolaenko, Yu. V. Phecktistov, V. L. Chulkin: Use of short-lived nuclides in activation analysis Kl.-P. Rudolph, J. Flachowsky, A. Lange: Trace element determination in semiconducter selenium by neutron activation analysis (NAA) W. Lisieski, J. Mirowicz: Some industrial applications of instruments with neutron sources R. Dybczyński, H. Maleszewaka, S. Sterliński, Z. Szopa, M. Wasek: Some problems in neutron activation determination of gold and silver in ores and concentrates of copper industry L. Jankowski: Cost-benefit aspects of radioisotope application in industry B. Manouchev, T. Boschkova, L. Tsankov, V. Gurev, I. Kojucharov, G. Grozev: On the possibilities of the direct gamma-spectremetry in natural waters P. Morgenstern, D. Müller, W. Riedel: A parallel grid proportional scintillation counter for the X-ray region from 3 to 20 keV with regard to high count rates N. A. Anders, V. S. Isaev, V. I. Filatov, B. E. Kolesnikov, D. Müller, P. Morgenstern, W. Riedel, V. P. Varvaritsa: X-ray fluroescence analyzer of light elements with proportional scintillation counter D. Müller, P. Morgenstern, W. Riedel, W. Warwariza, B. E. Kolesnikow, N. A. Anders, W. J. Filatov: General considerations concerning the use of the X-ray analyzer "RALE" in industry

Note: Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 What Is Permafrost and Where Does it Occur? 1.2 Research on Permafrost: A Shifting Focus from Ice to Carbon 1.3 The Permafrost Carbon Feedback 1.4 Setting the Stage 1.4.1 Climate in Permafrost Areas 1.4.2 Vegetation in Permafrost Areas 1.4.3 Peatlands and Wetlands 1.4.4 Soils 1.4.5 Ice Age Permafrost 1.4.6 Geomorphology 1.5 Recent and Future Climate Change 1.6 The Uncertain Future of Permafrost References 2 The Energy Balance of Permafrost Soils and Ecosystems 2.1 The Radiation Balance 2.2 Latent, Sensible and Conductive Heat Fluxes 2.2.1 Partitioning of the Radiative Flux into Turbulent and Conductive Fluxes 2.2.2 Measurement Uncertainty 2.3 Heat Balance of Vegetation Cover 2.4 Seasonality of the Surface Heat Balance Illustrated by Data 2.4.1 Summer 2.4.2 Winter Cooling 2.4.3 Changes in the Heat Balance and Climate Change 2.5 Ground Heat Flux 2.5.1 Soil Profile Scale 2.5.2 The Effect of Ground Surface Conditions on Soil Temperature and Heat Flux 2.5.3 Large Scale Approaches 2.6 Deeper Permafrost Temperature Profile and Lateral Heat Fluxes 2.7 Lakes and Other Water Bodies References 3 The Role of Ground Ice 3.1 Basic Soil Ice Characteristics 3.2 Ice Segregation and Frost Heave 3.2.1 Ice Segregation Process 3.2.2 Environmental Conditions for Ice Segregation 3.3 Cracking and Wedging 3.3.1 Processes of Ice Wedge Formation 3.3.2 Ice Wedges in the Landscape 3.4 Frost Mounds 3.4.1 Palsas and Similar Features 3.4.2 Pingos 3.5 Cryoturbation and Patterned Ground 3.6 Slope Process: Solifluction and Cryogenic Landslides 3.7 Contribution of Ice to Rock Weathering 3.8 Ice and Hydrology 3.8.1 Active Layer Hydrological Processes 3.8.2 Runoff and River Discharge 3.9 Thaw Lakes 3.9.1 Thaw Lake Formation and Geomorphology 3.9.2 Thaw Lake Disappearance 3.10 Mapping Ice Content References 4 Permafrost Carbon Quantities and Fluxes 4.1 The Ecosystem Carbon Balance 4.1.1 Terrestrial Environments 4.1.2 Lakes 4.1.3 The Greenhouse Gas Balance 4.2 Vegetation Primary Production 4.2.1 Photosynthesis and Carbon Allocation 4.2.2 Primary Production in a Cold Climate 4.3 Vegetation Composition: Effects on the Carbon Cycle 4.4 Carbon Quantity in Permafrost Soils and Frozen Deposits 4.4.1 Yedoma Deposits 4.4.2 Peat 4.4.3 Alluvial and Lake Sediments 4.4.4 Landscape-Scale Variation of the Soil Organic Carbon Stock 4.5 Soil Organic Matter Quality and Decomposition 4.5.1 Organic Matter Quality in Permafrost 4.5.2 Carbon Conservation in Permafrost 4.5.3 Decomposer Communities in Cold and Waterlogged Soils 4.5.4 Organic Matter Decomposition Reaction Rates and Their Dependence on Temperature 4.5.5 Nutrient Cycles and Nitrous Oxide 4.5.6 Ecosystem Methane Emission 4.6 Ecosystem Carbon Flux Data 4.6.1 Quantifying Ecosystem Carbon Fluxes of Permafrost Ecosystems by Surface Measurements 4.6.2 Temporal and Spatial Variability of Permafrost Ecosystem Carbon Fluxes References 5 Permafrost in Transition 5.1 Which Changes? 5.2 Diffuse Permafrost Thaw 5.2.1 Observations of Active Layer Thickness and Surface Subsidence 5.2.2 Relation of Active Layer Thickness with Climate Change 5.2.3 Carbon Cycle Effects of Active Layer and Soil Temperature Change 5.2.4 Self-Heating Effect 5.3 Permafrost Thaw and Geomorphological Change 5.3.1 Thaw Pond and Fen Development 5.3.2 Thaw Lake Expansion 5.3.3 Thaw Lake Carbon Cycle Change 5.3.4 Erosion 5.4 Hydrological Changes 5.4.1 Water Balance: Groundwater Hydrology and Permafrost Thaw 5.4.2 Water Balance: Precipitation and Evapotranspiration 5.4.3 River Discharge Changes and Flooding 5.4.4 Water Transport of Carbon and Nutrients 5.4.5 Soil Hydrology Changes – Wetting or Drying? 5.4.6 Soil Hydrology Changes – Carbon Cycle Effects References 6 Vegetation Change 6.1 Zonal Vegetation Shifts 6.1.1 Present Climate-Related Vegetation Change 6.1.2 Arctic Greening and Browning 6.1.3 Feedbacks on Climate and Soil Temperature 6.1.4 Carbon Balance Effects of Vegetation Change 6.1.5 Fire 6.2 Thawing Permafrost and Vegetation 6.2.1 Effects of Permafrost Thaw on Vegetation: Nutrient Release 6.2.2 Below-Ground Interaction of Root Systems with Nutrients and Soil Carbon 6.2.3 Abrupt Thaw and Vegetation 6.2.4 Resilience 6.3 Human Vegetation Disturbance: Industrialisation and Agriculture References 7 Methane 7.1 Deep CH4 Sources 7.2 Climate Change Related Release of Deep Permafrost CH4 7.3 Cryovolcanism: Gas Emission Craters 7.4 CH4 Emissions in Perspective: Ecosystem Emissons, CO2 and N2O References 8 Models: Forecasting the Present and Future of Permafrost 8.1 Land Surface Models 8.2 Permafrost Models 8.3 The Carbon Cycle in Models 8.4 Geomorphology: Lake Formation and Erosion in Models 8.5 Outlook References Glossary Index

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction The 3-inch ice corer The Rand auger Parallel development of comparable drills The Big John 12-inch corer Power drives A simple Russian ice-corer Conclusions Literature cited

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Experimental set-up and conditions Results of wedge resistance measurements Results of floe size measurements Statistical analysis of data Comparison between model and full-scale data Conclusions and recommendations Literature cited Appendix A: Wedge tests-floe size measurements Appendix B: Wedge tests-histograms of floe length and floe area Appendix C: Cumulative frequency distributions for floe length and floe area

Note: Contents Abstract Preface Introduction Description of the selected sites Corps of engineers frost design soil classification system Moisture-tension/hydraulic-conductivity tests Freezing test Validation Description of test sites and materials Sample preparation Results and analysis of laboratory tests Corps of engineers frost design soil classification system Moisture-tension/hydraulic-conductivity test Freezing test Discussion Conclusions Recommendations Literature cited Appendix A: Summary of frost-susceptibility tests on natural soil

Note: Contents Abstract Preface Introduction Background Types of accretions Problems caused by icing Prevention and shedding methods Results The survey Data presentation Discussion Survey response distribution Effect of icing protection on parameter averages Effect of tower type on parameter averages Moderate and more severe icing locations Relationship of climate, geography and topography to icing severity Total annual costs Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Tower icing survey Appendix B: Station summaries

Note: CONTENTS Abstract Preface Introduction Test sections and materials Specimen preparation Test soils Asphalt concrete Laboratory testing Soil testing Waveforms of applied stress Asphalt concrete Data reduction and analysis Soil Asphalt concrete Results and discussion General Resilient modulus Summary Conclusions Literature cited Appendix A: Soil moisture tension versus water content for several test soils Appendix B: Tabulated results for all tests on frozen and thawed soils