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Freeze–Thaw Dynamics and Water Pathways: Vulnerability of Infrastructures and Disasters in Mines in Cold Regions

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydrogeology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 382

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Hailiang Jia

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College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, China
Interests: frozen rock; mechanical behavior; disease and disasters; freeze–thaw cycle; resilience; permafrost; mining water
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Prof. Dr. Long Jin

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State Key Laboratory of Road Engineering Safety and Health in Cold and High‑Altitude Regions, CCCC First Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., Xi'an, China
Interests: frozen soil; transportation geotechnics; vulnerability and resilience; hydrothermal coupling; material durability
Dr. Fei Luo

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College of Civil Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, Dujiangyan 611830, China
Interests: frozen soil; mechanical behavior; constitutive model; strength criteria; stability evaluation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogeological processes in cold regions are more complex due to the involvement of the phase transitions of water and long-standing temperature gradients, which may cause severe differential deformation in subgrades, deterioration of construction materials, and the instability of slopes, tunnels, and embankments. Thus, they serve as one of the major causes of disease in infrastructures and disasters in mines in such regions. The above issues have become more challenging under sustained global warming. Exploring and digging out the key processes related to freeze–thaw dynamics and water pathways are crucial for enhancing the resilience of infrastructures and preventing disease in mines in cold regions.

The primary focus of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  1. Frozen soil/rock physics and mechanics;
  2. Thermo–hydro–mechanical coupled processes;
  3. Vulnerability and resilience of infrastructures in cold regions;
  4. Deterioration of concrete, rock, and other construction materials;
  5. Prediction of service life for infrastructures in cold regions;
  6. Water-induced mine hazards;
  7. Dewatering and recharging of mine water;
  8. Destabilization of slopes and tunnels induced by hydrogeological processes.

We invite contributions of papers on the aforementioned subjects or any relevant topics.

Prof. Dr. Hailiang Jia
Prof. Dr. Long Jin
Dr. Fei Luo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • freeze–thaw dynamics
  • hydrogeological processes
  • vulnerability and resilience
  • disease and disasters
  • mine water
  • destabilization
  • deterioration

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Compression Characteristics and Damage Constitutive Model of Loess Under Dry–Wet and Freeze–Thaw Cycles
by Yuan Yuan, Hui-Mei Zhang, Hao Liu and Pan Wang
Water 2025, 17(9), 1328; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17091328 - 29 Apr 2025
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The study of the compression characteristics of loess in seasonal regions involves analyzing the mechanical properties and mesoscale damage evolution of intact loess subjected to dry–wet freeze–thaw cycles. This study meticulously examines the evolution of the stress–strain curve at the macroscale and the [...] Read more.
The study of the compression characteristics of loess in seasonal regions involves analyzing the mechanical properties and mesoscale damage evolution of intact loess subjected to dry–wet freeze–thaw cycles. This study meticulously examines the evolution of the stress–strain curve at the macroscale and the pore structure at the mesoscale of loess by consolidation and drainage triaxial shear tests, as well as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), under varying numbers of dry–wet freeze–thaw cycles. Then, utilizing the Duncan–Chang model (D-C), the damage model for intact loess is derived based on the principles of equivalent strain and Weibull distribution, with testing to verify its applicability. The results indicate that the stress–strain curve of undisturbed loess exhibits significant strain softening during the initial stage of the freeze–thaw dry–wet cycle. As the number of cycles increases, the degree of strain softening weakens and gradually exhibits a strain-hardening morphology; the volume strain also changes from dilatancy to shear contraction. According to the internal pore test data analysis, the undisturbed loess contributes two components to shear strength: cementation and friction during the shear process. The cementation component of the aggregate is destroyed after stress application, resulting in a gradual enlargement of the pore area, evidenced by the change from tiny pores into larger- and medium-sized pores. After 10 cycles, the internal pore area of the sample expands by nearly 35%, indicating that the localized damage caused by the dry–wet freeze–thaw cycle controls the macroscopic mechanical properties. Finally, a damage constitutive model is developed based on the experimental phenomena and mechanism analysis, and the model’s validity is verified by comparing the experimental data with theoretical predictions. Full article
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Evaluation of Water-Richness and Risk Level of the Sandstone Aquifer in the Roof of the No. 3 Coal Seam in Hancheng Mining Area
by Chao Niu, Xin Xu, Gelian Dai, Kai Liu, Lele Xiao, Shoutao Luo and Wanxue Qian
Water 2025, 17(8), 1164; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17081164 - 13 Apr 2025
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This study presents a precise and efficient methodology for evaluating the water-richness of the aquifer overlying the No. 3 coal seam in Hancheng Mine. A comprehensive assessment model was developed by integrating subjective and objective weighting through the sequential relationship analysis–entropy value method. [...] Read more.
This study presents a precise and efficient methodology for evaluating the water-richness of the aquifer overlying the No. 3 coal seam in Hancheng Mine. A comprehensive assessment model was developed by integrating subjective and objective weighting through the sequential relationship analysis–entropy value method. This model facilitated the delineation of water-richness zones within the sandstone aquifer of the Shanxi Group associated with the No. 3 coal seam. Five key evaluation indices were selected based on the aquifer’s water-richness index: core recovery rate, thickness of water-rich sandstone, number of sand–mudstone interlayers, sandstone lithology coefficient, and the thickness ratio of brittle to plastic rock. Furthermore, an advanced evaluation model combining set pair analysis and variable fuzzy sets was established to assess the water-richness risk levels across the entire Hancheng mining area. The results reveal distinct spatial patterns in water-richness: the northeastern region exhibits strong water-richness, while the southwestern area is characterized by medium to weak water-richness over a broad expanse. Overall, the No. 3 coal seam in the Hancheng mining area is classified as having a medium risk level of water-richness. Full article
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