Research Article

Study on Water Absorption and Thermal Conductivity of Tunnel Insulation Materials in a Cold Region under Freeze-Thaw Conditions

Table 1

Basic performance indicators of insulation materials.

Material typesThermal conductivity (W/(m·K))Density (kg/m3)Compressive strength (kPa)Fireproof performance (grade)Volumetric water absorption (%)Temperature range (°C)

Polyphenolic0.022∼0.03525∼60≥100B1≤6.5−196∼150
Polyurethane0.022∼0.03025∼80≥150B2≤2−50∼100

Note: B1and B2 are the combustion performance grades of thermal insulation materials.