Effect of curing temperature freeze-thaw failure mechanism and damage model of equal-strength air-entrained concrete. by YongHe Liu, Bo Yang, Aojun Guo

“…Consequently, this demands higher requirements on the strength and frost resistance of concrete (FRC) cured under low-temperature and negative-temperature conditions. …”
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Mechanical Properties and Micromorphology of Calcium Oxide Expansion Agent on River Sand/Machine-Made Sand Concrete by Feng Wei, Fei Zhang, Li Gao, Rui Wang, Xiang Ren, Dan Zhang

“…Optimizing the microscopic pore distribution of concrete is an effective measure to improve its frost resistance. This paper takes mixed sand (machine-made sand + river sand) concrete as the research object and analyzes the influence mechanism of different content of CaO expansion agent on the physical and mechanical properties and frost resistance of mixed sand concrete. …”
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From staple food to market-oriented crop: commercialization level of smallholder teff (Eragrostis teff) growers in Jamma District, Ethiopia by Getachew Eshetu Gidelew, Tesfaye Lemma Tefera, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke

“…Moreover, the District office of agriculture should collaboratively work with the nearby research centers to reduce the problem of frost by introducing a frost-resistant variety.…”
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Outcrops of Columnar Andesite Shaped by Periglacial Processes – Jersak Hills, King George Island, Antarctica by Migoń Piotr, Strzelecki Mateusz C.

“…Debris is then transported downslope by solifluction, which acts concurrently with frost sorting, responsible for the origin of patterned ground, particularly stone stripes. …”
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Retour sur une recherche pluridisciplinaire autour de l’agriculture dans les Andes Centrales (altiplano bolivien) by Jean-Joinville Vacher, Carmen Del Castillo

“…The Bolivian altiplano, located around 4000 m, presents very high risks of drought and frost for crops. However, it is one of the main potato-producing regions of the Andes, food base of the rural population. …”
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Properties of Reactive Powder Concrete and Its Application in Highway Bridge by Junwei Song, Shuhua Liu

“…The RPC has not only much higher limit strain than conventional concrete, but also excellent frost resisting durability at the fifth day of age exceeding F300. …”
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Investigation on the Properties of Concrete Containing Oil Shale Waste Ash as a Substitute for Cement by Chenglin Shi, Zijian Shi

“…The optimal amount of OSWA replacing cement was optimized by orthogonal test method, and the mechanical properties and frost resistance durability tests were carried out to clarify the reasonable amount and properties of OSWA replacing cement with cement concrete. …”
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Effect of Atmospheric Pressure on Performance of AEA and Air Entraining Concrete by Yan Shi, Huaquan Yang, Shihua Zhou, Aiguo Wang, Xingdong Lv

“…The effect of air pressure on concrete frost resistance performance is more sensitive than the mechanical property. …”
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Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Comprehensive Guide for Cosmetic Dermatologists by Marina Landau, Sofia M. Perez, Antonella Tosti

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Development of a Peltier-based chilled-mirror hygrometer, SKYDEW, for tropospheric and lower-stratospheric water vapor measurements by T. Sugidachi, M. Fujiwara, K. Shimizu, S.-Y. Ogino, J. Suzuki, R. J. Dirksen

“…</p> <p>Intercomparisons with relative humidity (RH) sensors on radiosondes, the cryogenic frost point hygrometer (CFH), and the Aura Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) were performed at various latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere to evaluate the performance of SKYDEW. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of Incorporating Different Thermal-Insulating Materials into the Sub-Ballast Layers by Libor Ižvolt, Peter Dobeš, Martin Mečár, Deividas Navikas

“…Adverse climatic conditions, particularly excessive water and frost, necessitate the design of thick protective sub-ballast layers when dealing with frost-susceptible subgrade surfaces, especially when using standard natural materials (crushed aggregate or gravel–sand). …”
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A Numerical Model of Vapour Transfer and Phase Change in Unsaturated Freezing Soils by Sihao Liang, Jidong Teng, Feng Shan, Sheng Zhang

“…In recent studies, vapour transfer is reported to lead to remarkable frost heave in unsaturated soils, but how to better model this process has not been answered. …”
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Étude et restauration de deux sculptures de jardin en terre cuite by Sabrina Vétillard

“…The study and the restoration of two sphynges in terra-cotta, particularly degraded by their outdoor installation, allowed to deepen the knowledge of stamping techniques, to characterize the properties of terra-cottas and mechanisms of degradation bound to the frost. The different techniques used were the opportunity to think about limits of intervention for garden installed sculptures.…”
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Mechanisms of concentration control alkali activated fly ash stabilized saline soil in seasonally frozen regions by Sining Li, Yong Huang, Jian Sun, Qiushuang Cui, Rui Yu, Yubin Liu

“…Abstract In the framework of sustainable development and environmental preservation, this research aims to improve the stability and frost resistance of sulfate saline soil by utilizing industrial solid waste. …”
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Dynamic Behavior of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Expansive Soil under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Zhongnian Yang, Xuesen Liu, Liang Zhang, Fujun Niu, Xianzhang Ling, Guoyu Li, Wei Shi

“…Reinforced soil can inhibit the axial compression of the sample and restrain the frost heave deformation of the sample during the freezing process. …”
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Durability and microstructure of waste slurry based geopolymer concrete by Yifan Mao, Peng Zhang, Zhen Gao, Yuanxun Zheng, Mengyuan Zheng

“…The influence of SP dosage, alkali activator (AA) dosage and AA modulus on the frost resistance, anti-permeability and shrinkage properties of WSGPC was investigated by the Taguchi orthogonal method. …”
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New peach cultivar ‘Mechta’ developed at the Nikita Botanical Gardens by N. V. Mesyats, A. V. Smykov

“…‘Mechta’ demonstrated high flowering vigor (scoring 4.6 points), a long flowering period (12.7 days), stable annual yield (27.9 t/ha), high frost and drought resistance, excellent taste (4.7 points), and good biochemical parameters of the fruit. …”
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Cold Hardiness and Physio-Biochemical Responses of Annual Branches in Five Early-Fruiting Walnut Varieties (<i>Juglans regia</i> L.) Under Simulated Low-Temperature Stress by Zitong Ni, Haifang Hu, Guiqing Xu

“…As global climate change escalates, horticultural crops, especially walnuts, face increased vulnerability to frost damage. Cold hardiness—a crucial trait for survival—is influenced by complex physiological and biochemical mechanisms. …”
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Study on the stability of excavation process of permafrost subgrade slope in Alpine region by Zhilong Zhang, Jiyang Zhang, Jiangang Chen, Jing Luo, Bingbing Lei

“…The findings indicate that lower water content correlates with reduced shear strength at the frost-thaw interface; moreover, both cohesion and internal friction angle of soil samples diminish progressively with increasing water content. …”
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Screening of Efficient Antifreeze Agents to Prevent Low-Temperature Stress in Vines by Yali Zhang, Mengyao Han, Langjie Wu, Haoyu Wang, Yanying Liang, Xianhang Wang, Zhumei Xi

“…However, important spring temperature fluctuations and frequent frost events in some production areas severely affect grape growth and yield. …”
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