Effect of freeze–thaw cycle on physical and mechanical properties and damage characteristics of sandstone

Abstract Rock deterioration under freeze–thaw cycles is a concern for in-service tunnel in cold regions. Previous studies focused on the change of rock mechanical properties under unidirectional stress, but the natural rock mass is under three dimensional stresses. This paper investigates influences...

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Main Authors: Longxiao Chen, Kesheng Li, Guilei Song, Deng Zhang, Chuanxiao Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-91842-8