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MARC recordThe role of the wind in the destruction of an historic hut at Cape Adare in Antarctica / David L. Harrowfield.
| Title: | The role of the wind in the destruction of an historic hut at Cape Adare in Antarctica / David L. Harrowfield. |
| Author(s): | Harrowfield, David L. |
| Date: | 1996. |
| In: | Polar Record. (1996.), Vol. 32(180) (1996) |
| Abstract: | Discusses topography affecting wind at Cape Adare, and role of wind in destruction of hut built by Northern Party of Scott's 1910-13 Terra Nova Antarctic expedition. Includes structural details, problems encountered by Northern Party, stages of subsequent deterioration, and discussion of design factors affecting survival of buildings in severely windswept locations. |
| Notes: | Polar Record. Vol. 32(180) :3-18 (1996). |
| Keywords: | 711.424 -- Historic sites. 91(08) -- Expeditions: 1910-13 Scott. 69 -- Building construction and materials. 69.001.5 -- Building research. 69.033 -- Huts, transportable buildings. 691 -- Building materials. 551.555.4 -- Katabatic winds, cold. Q -- Land use, planning and recreation. (*7) -- Antarctic regions. (*762.1) -- Pennell Coast. |
| SPRI record no.: | 137747 |
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