Stability analysis of transmission tower foundations in permafrost equipped with thermosiphons and vegetation cover on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

During the construction of the ±400 kV direct current power transmission line (DCPTL), frozen blocks were backfilled into the foundation pits in permafrost regions because of the lack of backfilling materials and other problems, but this resulted in less compact backfilled soils. To ensure the stability of the tower foundations, a large number of thermosiphons were installed. This study discusses the threat to the stability of tower foundations...