Computer · Highway Engineering
The moisture held in subgrade soil forms ice crystals at certain spots if freezing temperatures continue for a prolonged period. These crystals grow in size with a continuous supply of capillary water, resulting in the localized raising of the pavement structure. This phenomenon is known as:
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- 1Frost action
- 2Alternate freeze-thaw cycle
- 3Frost melting
- 4Frost heave✓
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Frost heave
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