In seasonally frozen regions, spring thaw often destabilizes embankment slopes because excess moisture accumulates in the surface layers. Existing drainage systems are constrained by slow response times, particularly under unsaturated conditions. To address these challenges, this study proposes a seasonally frozen slope treatment method based on wicking geotextiles with active drainage capabilities. Comprehensive slope model tests were conducted under natural freeze-thaw and rainfall conditions to comparatively evaluate the drainage performance of wicking geotextiles against conventional alternatives. The results indicated that wicking geotextiles significantly enhanced lateral water migration, rapidly reduced soil moisture content under unsaturated conditions, and effectively prevented moisture accumulation during thawing and rainfall events. Subsequently, field case studies were conducted to assess the practical engineering performance by monitoring slope sections with and without wicking geotextile treatment. It further confirmed the superior drainage efficiency of wicking geotextiles, notably improving slope stability by mitigating moisture-induced shallow landslides during the spring thaw period. This study demonstrates the potential of wicking geotextiles as a practical engineering solution, providing valuable insights into slope stabilization technology in seasonally frozen regions.
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