Frost heave is an upward swelling of soil due to formation of ice during freezing conditions. It occurs when freezing temperature penetrates the soil. Consequently, moisture in soil converts to ice and generates an upward movement in the soil. The size of ice mass increases because of continuous supply of moisture through capillary action. Soil […]
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