Estimation of the Height of Frost Heaving of Clayey Soil of the Subgrade in a Closed System of Freezing
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 23, Issue 7
Abstract
A method for an a priori estimation of the frost heave ratio for clayey soils, considering the degree of their water saturation upon a closed system of freezing, is proposed. The proposed approach involves the introduction of a new parameter in the mechanics of frozen soils, namely, the frost heave index of clayey soils, which characterizes the degree of frost heaving of soil relative to the maximum height of the frost heave of soil that is fully saturated with water. An introduced parameter is used in the final formula to estimate the frost heave ratio of clayey soils. Laboratory experiments were performed to determine the height of frost heaving of clayey soils with a variation in their moisture and porosity to verify the proposed approach. A comparison of the experimental and calculated results showed a suitable convergence sufficient for the practical use of the formula to determine the frost heave ratio in a closed system of freezing. An example of a calculation to justify antiheaving measures using the proposed estimation of the frost heave ratio is given.
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 23 • Issue 7 • July 2023
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Received: Feb 5, 2022
Accepted: Feb 17, 2023
Published online: May 8, 2023
Published in print: Jul 1, 2023
Discussion open until: Oct 8, 2023
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