Shear Strength Characteristics of Soils Subjected to Frost Action

摘要

In geographical areas which are subject to significant seasonal freezing temperatures, the phenomena of frost heaving and subsequent thawing in soils creates severe engineering problems. The safe, efficient and economical utilization of soil, which has been frozen and thawed, requires explicit knowledge concerning all parameters important to design considerations. Furthermore, this knowledge is important in establishing a scientific and engineering definition of the response and behavior of thawed ground in effecting practical solutions to related engineering problems.