Frost depth prediction for seasonal freezing area in Eastern Turkey

Muge Elif Orakoglu; Jiankun Liu; Erol Tutumluer

doi:10.1016/j.coldregions.2015.12.012

Frost depth prediction for seasonal freezing area in Eastern Turkey

Muge Elif Orakoglu, Jiankun Liu, Erol Tutumluer

Civil and Environmental Engineering

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This paper presents the results of an investigation relative to the prediction of frost depths of seasonal freezing area in eastern Turkey. The Stefan equation and a modified Berggren equation are compared and utilized, and the computed results are compared with actual observed data. Also, the different harmful effects of freezing-thawing on highways in eastern Turkey are elucidated, supplemented with case studies. Based on this, the coldest areas are defined and a freezing depth contour map with the region's transportation network is produced. Some recommendations for the design and maintenance of subgrades in cold regions are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	118-126
Number of pages	9
Journal	Cold Regions Science and Technology
Volume	124
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2015.12.012
State	Published - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

Cold regions in Turkey
Frost heave
Frost-related problems
Subgrade

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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