Research Article

Unloading Creep Characteristics of Frozen Clay Subjected to Long-Term High-Pressure K0 Consolidation before Freezing

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Triaxial creep test system for frozen soil. (1) Axial loading cell; (2) antiforce frame; (3) pressure cell; (4) cryogenic coolant; (5) specimen; (6) thermocouple; (7) thermostatic bath; (8) confining pressure controller; (9) axial loading controller; (10) computer.