Global warming is caused by excessive CO 2 production, and reducing CO 2 emissions is a
viable way to counteract this. It has been extensively studied how light-driven processes …

Artificial ground freezing (AGF) is a ground improvement technique for ensuring the safety of
underground construction works in water-bearing soils. High velocity water transport in …

Artificial ground freezing (AGF) is a ground improvement technique enabling the
construction of underground structures in challenging geological conditions. After …

Describing heat transfer in domains with strong non-linearities and discontinuities, eg
propagating fronts between different phases, or growing cracks, is a challenge for classical …

Mechanical behavior and deformation essence of frozen soft rock under complex
environmental conditions is crucial for frozen shaft engineering. The strength and …

Thaw settlement of soils is a comprehensive reflection of multiscale pore changes induced
by freeze-thaw (FT). In this study, three-dimensional (3D) X-ray computed tomography (CT) …

In the design and upkeep of canals in areas of seasonal permafrost, resistance to frost
heave is a critical factor for ensuring the stability of water conveyance canals. Mechanical …

In the last decade, growing awareness about CO2 emissions is supporting the authorities in
a more sustainable society. The proposed solutions embrace different topics, such as …

The stability performance of the frozen curtain formed under standpipe freezing is closely
associated with the weak zone penetrated by thermal gradient-related fracture (TGF). The …

Large-scale freezing projects, especially horizontal freezing projects, suffer from the problem
of long exposure times, and weakening of the frozen curtain often occurs in the excavation …