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Ice Road Trucking

Jasper Quincy

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Editora: Publifye

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Ice Road Trucking explores the high-stakes world where mechanical engineering meets extreme adventure, focusing on the vital role of ice roads in sustaining remote communities. These seasonal ice highways are crucial for transporting essential goods across frozen landscapes, enabling resource extraction, scientific research, and daily life in isolated settlements. The book highlights the sophisticated mechanics of specialized vehicles, like modified suspensions and engine adaptations for sub-zero temperatures, and the critical decision-making required to navigate these fragile routes safely. 

 
This book uniquely blends technical expertise with human-interest stories, adopting a narrative non-fiction style to make complex engineering concepts accessible to a broad audience. It delves into ice road construction, the science behind ice strength, and the challenges faced by truckers. Readers will gain insights into driver training and the psychological demands of this profession, appreciating the logistical feats that keep cold regions connected.

 
The book progresses from the historical context of ice road development to the core concepts of ice road engineering. It explores the detailed mechanics of the trucks and culminates by analyzing the future of ice road trucking in a changing climate, examining potential technological advancements and alternative transportation solutions.
Disponível desde: 12/03/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 84 páginas.

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