Frost Heaving and Induced Pressure of Unsaturated Interfacial Zone between Gravel Ballast and Subgrade

Most existing railroads are composed of gravel ballast. One of the major issues with gravel ballast is frost damage in cold regions. Gravelly soils are known to be not prone to frost action due to their low water retention capacity and high hydraulic conductivity. However, reports indicated continue...

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Main Author: Jinung Do
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/6/2811