Smart Materials for Construction

Organic-rich permafrost on China's Qilian Eboling Ridge degrades slowly due to ice-carbon coupling that provides thermal insulation, reducing climate sensitivity compared to mineral-dominated regions.

Study comparing virgin and recycled aggregate blends for unpaved roads shows recycled materials resist freeze-thaw damage better than virgin aggregates, with implications for cost and maintenance.

Study investigates interfacial shear behavior between concrete and crushed rock-soil under freeze-thaw cycling, developing an improved constitutive model for permafrost infrastructure durability.