AK General Contractor Practice Questions - Alaska General Contractor Exam

In Alaska construction, what special consideration must be given to building on permafrost?

No special considerations needed Structures must be designed to prevent heat transfer to the frozen ground, often using elevated foundations or thermosyphons Only wood structures can be built on permafrost Permafrost requires no foundation at all

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Structures must be designed to prevent heat transfer to the frozen ground, often using elevated foundations or thermosyphons

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