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A review of the influence of freeze‐thaw cycles on soil geotechnical properties
Author(s) -
Qi Jilin,
Vermeer Pieter A.,
Cheng Guodong
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
permafrost and periglacial processes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.867
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-1530
pISSN - 1045-6740
DOI - 10.1002/ppp.559
Subject(s) - permafrost , geotechnical engineering , geology , soil water , geotechnical investigation , cycling , soil science , oceanography , archaeology , history
Freeze‐thaw cycling affects the geotechnical properties of soils and must be taken into account when selecting soil parameters for stability and deformation analysis of slopes, embankments and cuts in cold regions, especially those underlain by permafrost. This review examines methods of investigation, testing techniques and the impact of freeze‐thaw processes on the physical and mechanical properties of soils. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.