FROST HEAVE AND THE RAPID HEAVE TEST

A rapid test to measure the frost susceptibility of materials for use in sub-base and base courses of pavements is described. A frost susceptibility classification, based on the heave rate of the tested materials, is presented. The mechanics of frost heave and parameters affecting frost heave of soil materials are discussed. Use of the test to select nonfrost-susceptible materials for sub-base and base courses should reduce pavement maintenance costs.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag fuer Wissenschaft und Leben

  Georg Heidecker, Kulshemerstrasse 11
  D-8532 Badwindskeim,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Zoller, J H
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 211-220
• Serial:
  • Fernmelde-Ingenieur
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Verlag fuer Wissenschaft und Leben

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cold weather; Embankments; Frost; Operations
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051450
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 25 1976 12:00AM