Hui Zhang , Yugui Yang , Chengzheng Cai , Shanshan Hou , Chenxiang Li
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Abstract
It is of great significance to understand the evolution law of unfrozen water content in frozen rocks to maintain the stability of geotechnical engineering in cold regions. Due to the different particle sizes and shapes, coupled with the diversity of cements, the internal pore structures of rocks are complex and diverse. In this study, a theoretical model for freezing point of sandstone is proposed based on the characteristics of microscopic pore structures. The characteristic of freezing point is analyzed by considering the mineral particle arrangement. A statistical theoretical model of unfrozen water in sandstone is established according to the random arrangement of mineral particles. The influence of the stacking angle of mineral particles following the normal distribution on unfrozen water content is analyzed. Finally, the NMR freezing process analysis for sandstones was carried out. The results show that the statistical theoretical model of unfrozen water fits the experimental results well. The effect of the average value of stacking angle on unfrozen water content is mainly due to the change of pore size, which leads to the change of pore water content. The standard deviation of stacking angle determines the residual water content.
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Cold Regions Science and Technology is an international journal dealing with the science and technical problems of cold environments in both the polar regions and more temperate locations. It includes fundamental aspects of cryospheric sciences which have applications for cold regions problems as well as engineering topics which relate to the cryosphere.
Emphasis is given to applied science with broad coverage of the physical and mechanical aspects of ice (including glaciers and sea ice), snow and snow avalanches, ice-water systems, ice-bonded soils and permafrost.
Relevant aspects of Earth science, materials science, offshore and river ice engineering are also of primary interest. These include icing of ships and structures as well as trafficability in cold environments. Technological advances for cold regions in research, development, and engineering practice are relevant to the journal. Theoretical papers must include a detailed discussion of the potential application of the theory to address cold regions problems. The journal serves a wide range of specialists, providing a medium for interdisciplinary communication and a convenient source of reference.