Investigation of Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Stabilized Saline Soil

In this paper, three freezing-thawing tests are designed to study the freeze-thaw resistance of stabilized sulfate type saline soil. The results show that different destructive modes and erosion extents are caused by different freeze-thaw conditions. The destructive effect from salt tends to be limi...

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Main Authors: Yongxiang Zhou, Qingfeng Guan, Peiyu Yan
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Advances in Civil Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5555436
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description In this paper, three freezing-thawing tests are designed to study the freeze-thaw resistance of stabilized sulfate type saline soil. The results show that different destructive modes and erosion extents are caused by different freeze-thaw conditions. The destructive effect from salt tends to be limited if there is no external water intrusion. When sufficient water is provided, ice expansion, dissolution recrystallization of salts, and ettringite growth during the thawing phase may take place. Soil water potential is used for analysis and explanation of the driving force and water migration in the stabilized soil. Pressure potential caused by the air sealed in the stabilized soil specimen leads to early water concentration in the outer parts of the specimen, and the surface layer is first eroded under the freeze-thaw cycles. A high percentage of soil stabilizer can improve the freeze-thaw resistance of stabilized soil, but a sufficiently long curing period plays a more important role. This study provides useful insights for improving the freeze-thaw resistance of solidified saline soil in road engineering.
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spelling doaj-art-41b91f671e3f43f1b2205a9993a29c302025-08-20T02:08:26ZengWileyAdvances in Civil Engineering1687-80861687-80942021-01-01202110.1155/2021/55554365555436Investigation of Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Stabilized Saline SoilYongxiang Zhou0Qingfeng Guan1Peiyu Yan2Institute of Building Materials, China Academy of Building Research, Beijing 100013, ChinaInstitute of Building Materials, China Academy of Building Research, Beijing 100013, ChinaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaIn this paper, three freezing-thawing tests are designed to study the freeze-thaw resistance of stabilized sulfate type saline soil. The results show that different destructive modes and erosion extents are caused by different freeze-thaw conditions. The destructive effect from salt tends to be limited if there is no external water intrusion. When sufficient water is provided, ice expansion, dissolution recrystallization of salts, and ettringite growth during the thawing phase may take place. Soil water potential is used for analysis and explanation of the driving force and water migration in the stabilized soil. Pressure potential caused by the air sealed in the stabilized soil specimen leads to early water concentration in the outer parts of the specimen, and the surface layer is first eroded under the freeze-thaw cycles. A high percentage of soil stabilizer can improve the freeze-thaw resistance of stabilized soil, but a sufficiently long curing period plays a more important role. This study provides useful insights for improving the freeze-thaw resistance of solidified saline soil in road engineering.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5555436
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Investigation of Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Stabilized Saline Soil
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