Comparative Study on Mechanical Properties of Compacted Clay under Freeze-Thaw Cycles with Closed and Open Systems

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SEM pictures of the sample. (a) Without freezing-thawing cycle. (b) Closed system with 1 cycle. (c) Closed system with 3 cycles. (d) Closed system with 5 cycles. (e) Open system with 1 cycle. (f) Open system with 3 cycles. (g) Open system with 5 cycles.

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