Effects of freezing and thawing in embankment dams

• Main Authors: Jantzer, Isabel, Knutsson, Sven
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: English
• Published: Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi 2007
• Subjects: Geotechnical Engineering; Geoteknik; Suorva; Northern Sweden
• Online Access: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-39788

Embankment dams located in cold climate are subjected to freezing condition, which is usually not taken into account in the design. Frost susceptible fill material may be exposed to frost action, a process known for ice lens formation which increases water content and soil volume. Upon thawing, rear...