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frost heaving

/ˈfrɒst ˌhiːvɪŋ/

翻译: 指在寒冷条件下,土壤中的水分冻结形成冰透镜体,使土壤体积膨胀并向上隆起,常导致道路、地基和建筑物损坏。

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/ˈfrɒst ˌhiːvɪŋ/C1formalscientific
  • zh指在寒冷条件下,土壤中的水分冻结形成冰透镜体,使土壤体积膨胀并向上隆起,常导致道路、地基和建筑物损坏。

The process where soil expands and lifts upward due to the formation of ice lenses during freezing conditions, often causing damage to roads, foundations, and structures.

  1. Ground displacement due to freezingC1formal

    The upward movement of soil or rock caused by the formation of ice lenses during freezing conditions.

    zh冻胀

    • Frost heaving can damage the foundations of buildings in cold climates.
    • The road was cracked and uneven due to frost heaving.
    • Engineers must consider frost heaving when designing structures in permafrost regions.