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FROST LIFTING [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Earthmoving
DEF

The upward or sideways movement of surface soils, rocks, and vegetation through expansion caused by freezing subsurface moisture, soil, and gravel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Terrassement
DEF

Soulèvement de la surface d'un sol fin saturé dû à l'accumulation de glace dans sa partie supérieure.

OBS

soulèvement par le gel : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
  • Mecánica del suelo
  • Remoción de tierras
DEF

Levantamiento local del suelo debido a la dilatación que acompaña a la congelación del contenido de agua.

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