Analysis and Research on Experimental Process of Water Thermal Migration of Freeze–Thaw Cracked Rock Based on Particle Tracking Method and Thermal Imaging Technology

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

 

I am writing to you as a reviewer for the manuscript titled "Analysis and research on experimental process of water thermal migration of freeze-thaw cracked rock based on particle tracking method and thermal imaging technology". The authors have made a significant contribution to the field through their innovative research methods and findings.

The English language in the manuscript, however, has some problems. There are grammatical and stylistic errors in the manuscript that may prevent it from being read and understood by the audience. Language barriers should not be an obstacle to the publication of this manuscript, as I believe the findings of the manuscript hold great promise.

The authors should therefore revise their manuscript for language use and clarity prior to the next round of review. To assist with the language revision, I would suggest that the authors seek assistance from a professional editor or native English-speaking colleague.

 

Author Response

Dear Reviewer:

Thank you for the comment concerning our manuscript entitled “Analysis and research on experimental process of water thermal migration of freeze-thaw cracked rock based on particle tracking method and thermal imaging technology” (ID：sustainability-2258248). This comment is all valuable and very helpful for revising and improving our paper, as well as the important guiding significance to our researches. We have studied comment carefully and have made correction which we hope meet with approval. The main correction in the paper and the responds to the reviewer’s comment is as flowing:

Point 1: The authors should therefore revise their manuscript for language use and clarity prior to the next round of review. To assist with the language revision, I would suggest that the authors seek assistance from a professional editor or native English-speaking colleague.

Response 1: As suggested by the reviewers, we have invited colleagues who are native English speakers as well as my doctoral program English language specialist to revise the manuscript for grammatical and stylistic errors to ensure that it does not mislead readers in their reading and understanding.

Special thanks to you for your good comment.

Kind regards

Reviewer 2 Report

An experimental method proposed on the combination of particle tracking method with thermal imaging technology is the most reasonable solution for a more detailed study of mass transfer in frozen soils, including rocks.

In the second chapter the authors provided a literature review of the existing methods, however after 2.2 Application of Particle Tracking Technology the literature is no longer cited. The photographs in the described methods are also not referenced.

Each borrowed image must be cited, as should existing methods contained in the text.

As far as I understood correctly, the proposed technique itself is described only in 3.2 Hydrothermal Migration Measuring Device Based on Particle Tracking and Thermal Imaging Technology, and everything presented above is the previously existing known methods for monitoring mass transfer in a frozen environment.

It would be great if the results of the analysis according to Figures 18 and 19 would also be reflected in the Сonclusions as the results of applying the proposed method.

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Reviewer 3 Report

The manuscript "Analysis and research on experimental process of water thermal migration of freeze-thaw cracked rock based on particle tracking method and thermal imaging technology" by Gengshe Yang , Chong Liu and Hui Liu is touching upon an interesting topic as it includes the research work on frost heaving affecting the stability of geological surface.

Overall comment:

In my opinion, the manuscript fits into the scope of the journal and the topic is relevant to the readers. If the authors can address and revise the text, the manuscript can be accepted after peer reviewed minor revision.

Specific comments:

Section- Graphical abstract: The graphical abstract is missing, please provide adequate graphical abstract.

Section- Abstract: The abstract is descriptive; please add more quantities to the abstract. It should also be improved by providing the context by which this work is being undertaken. Kindly provide a brief discussion on how your work is situated within the broader context of the research field.

Section - Conclusions:  The contributions in the conclusion need to be revised by giving more detailed results that arise from the paper. The authors are requested to kindly reframe the conclusions covering key findings, nutshell message of the study rather than summarizing the results. The contributions in the conclusion need to be revised by giving future research opportunities that arise from their paper, which is absent in the study.

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Reviewer 4 Report

Dear Authors

This is a manuscript focusing on the analysis and research on experimental process of water thermal migration of freeze-thaw cracked rock based on two methods, namely particle tracking method and thermal imaging technology. The concept of the manuscript is very interesting and definitely suited to Journal of sustainability. The quality and achieved conclusions of the manuscript are interesting.

I can recommend this manuscript for publication after these comments are attended.

1- Due to the importance of investigating the durability of rocks against frost, it is strongly suggested to mention this issue in the introduction section. Please search the following journals on this topic. A number of articles have also been proposed to reinforce the importance of frost on rocks;

journals

- sustainability

- Cold Regions Science and Technology

- Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment

- Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

- Environmental Earth Science

And . . .

Paper

* A novel physico-mechanical parameter for estimating the mechanical strength of travertines after a freeze–thaw test. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-016-0873-7

* Effect of water saturation on deterioration of welded tuff due to freeze-thaw action. Cold Reg Sci Technol 38:127–136

* Statistical Models for Predicting the Mechanical Properties of Travertine Building Stones After Freeze-Thaw Cycles. In: Lollino, G., Giordan, D., Marunteanu, C., Christaras, B., Yoshinori, I., Margottini, C. (eds) Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 8. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09408-3_83

* Ito WH, Scussiato, T, Vagnon F,  Ferrero AM, Migliazza MR, Ramis J, de Queiroz PIB (2021) On the thermal stresses due to weathering in natural stones. Appl. Sci. (Switzerland), 11(3):1–14.

* Takarli M, Prince W, Siddique R (2008) Damage in granite under heating/cooling cycles and water freeze–thaw condition. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci 45:1164–1175

* Laboratory investigations on the mechanical properties degradation of granite under freeze–thaw cycles. Cold Reg Sci Technol 68:130–138

* Estimating the engineering properties of building stones after freeze-thaw using multiple regression analysis", Iranian Journal of Sciences and Technology, Transaction A: Science, 39A2, 147–163  

*A DEM-Based Approach for Modeling the Damage of Rock Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles. Rock Mech Rock Eng 54, 2843–2858 (2021)

2- The quality of the images is low and must be improved.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

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