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ISSN: 2097-1583
CN: 62-1201/P
e-ISSN: 2949-7302

Fracture Characteristics and Process Zone Evolution in Sandstone Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles

This study investigates the fracture characteristics and the fracture process zone (FPZ) of mode Ⅰ fracture in sandstone, aiming to analyze the propagation behaviors of mode Ⅰ crack under different...

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Migration laws of petroleum in silty clay under freeze-thaw action

Petroleum extraction and transportation in cold regions often result in leakage accidents, which can cause severe environmental pollution. The prevalent freeze-thaw cycles in these areas significantly...

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The role of agricultural water trade in alleviating water scarcity: A case study of Northwest China

Agricultural trade promotes the transfer of water resources, which has an impact on regional water scarcity, particularly in arid regions. Nevertheless, the understanding of how agricultural trade influences...

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Impact of Meteorological Factors and Ventilation Coefficient on Diurnal and Seasonal Variations of Tropospheric Ozone in Bangalore

The reported study examines the diurnal and seasonal variations of tropospheric ozone and its precursors in Bangalore, India, from January to December 2020, and explores the impact of meteorological...

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Assessment of spatial and temporal variations in precipitation using mixing methods based on multiple precipitation products on the Chinese Loess Plateau

In the intricate and precise natural process of the hydrological cycle, precipitation plays a pivotal driving role as the core link in the mutual transformation between surface water and atmospheric...

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Evapotranspiration inversion using a two-sources Model coupling multiscale data fusion and interpolation methods

Continuous monitoring of high spatiotemporal resolution evapotranspiration (ET) is crucial for accurately assessing water resource management and irrigation efficiency at both global and regional scales....

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Effects of carbon nanotubes treatment on engineering properties of sandy fine-grained soils subject to freeze-thaw cycles

Freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) are the significant factors that affect the bearing capacity of foundations and stability of structures in cold regions, posing challenges for the construction of water conservancy...

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Rapid Development of Thermokarst Lakes and Driving Factors Along a Highway in Northeast China (2000–2020)

In the northern Da Xing'anling Mountains of Northeast China, thermokarst lakes have undergone significant changes. These changes are particularly evident along the Highway X302, which stretches from...

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Are Area Changes the Primary Indicator for Predicting Glacial Lake Outburst Risks?——A Case Study of the HMA Region

Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have received substantial attention owing to their catastrophic potential. Thus, accurate susceptibility assessments are crucial for disaster prevention and mitigation....

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Nitrogen and phosphorus allocation strategy among dominant species' major organs in desert grassland

Allometric allocation of limiting nutrient elements at the organ level is a crucial strategy for plants to adapt to environmental changes. However, our understanding of intra- and inter-organ allocation...

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Valuing ecosystem products and realization pathways for farmland ecosystems in inland river basins: A case study of Zhangye City

Farmland ecosystems are the primary ecosystem type in inland river basins, providing the biological and material basis for human development and survival. The foundation for monetizing the value of...

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Spatiotemporal distribution of seasonal snow density in the Northern Hemisphere based on in situ observation

The snow density is a fundamental variable of the snow physical evolution processes, which can reflect the snowpack condition due to the thermal and gravitational compaction. Snow density is a bridge...

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Temporal and spatial variations in evapotranspiration on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains based on multi-source datasets

By combining eight types of evapotranspiration datasets, the spatial and temporal variations in the evapotranspiration (ET) on the northern slope of the Kunlun Mountains were analyzed in uninhabited...

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Assessment of ecological vulnerability in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Since the Mid-20th century, the impact of global change on regional ecology has become increasingly significant, especially in the aspects of climate change and land use change. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous...

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A nonlinear viscoelastic-plastic creep constitutive model of soil-rock mixture-concrete interface under freeze-thaw cycles

The interface between concrete and soil-rock mixture (SRM-concrete interface) under freeze-thaw cycles is very prone to creep damage, threatening the long-term stability of the superstructure in cold...

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Perceived value, awe, and place attachment: influencing tourists' environmentally responsible behavior in desert tourism

This study explores the impact of perceived value, awe, and place attachment on tourists' environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) in desert tourism contexts, using the Singing Sands Mountain and...

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The green trade benefits and horizontal ecological compensation from the perspective of embodied carbon emissions: A case study of the Yellow River Basin, China

The horizontal ecological compensation plays an important role in balancing the interests of all parties and coordinating regional development in the basin. However, the mechanism of ecological compensation...

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Comparison of windblown sand environmental effects between railway embankment and bridge and its engineering significance

The embankment and bridge are the basic forms of railway lines. To date, no reports have addressed the optimal form to adopt when passing through sandy areas. Therefore, models of railway embankment...

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Exploring dealkalization and Cr removal from red mud through freeze-thaw and acid washing: An experimental approach

Red mud (RM) is an industrial solid waste produced during the extraction of alumina from bauxite. The strong alkaline and heavy metal leaching issues are the primary factors limiting its utilization....

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Data-driven modeling of failure envelope surface of ice materials

The strength characteristics of ice materials are crucial for the analysis of the interaction between ice and structure in ocean engineering and ice engineering. In this investigation, six machine learning...

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Calculation on salinity solubility based on thermodynamic models at different temperatures

Saline soils are significantly affected by water-salt phase changes, evaporation, and groundwater during seasonal freezing and thawing. For the study of physical and mechanical properties of saline...

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Comprehensive optimization of ecological network in inland river basin from the perspective of future development: A case study of Shiyang River, China

Ecological network (EN) identification and optimization is an essential research tool for safeguarding regional ecological security patterns and planning territorial space. Especially for the ecologically...

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Research on the analytical methods for water-heat coupling in the frost-thaw process of canal slopes under saturated conditions

As a typical seasonal frozen soil region, the slopes of canal projects in Heilongjiang Province frequently experience significant landslide damage due to a high water table and freeze-thaw cycles. This...

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Macro-microscopic deformation evolution of thawing frozen fine-grained soil used in heavy-haul railway subgrades in cold regions

During the thawing process of a railway subgrade, bidirectional thawing complicates water-heat transfer, leading to serious thaw settlement issues under train loads. Focusing on the severely frozen...

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Experimental study on the frost jacking characteristics of bamboo joint conical piles in seasonally frozen regions

The variation in pile types can to some extent reduce frost jacking displacement of pile foundations in seasonal frost regions, yet further research is needed on the anti-jacking-up performance of different...

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