Effect of Cyclic Freezing-Thawing on the Shear Mechanical Characteristics of Nonpersistent Joints

Figure 7

Relationship between shear stress and shear displacement of  = 30% specimen with different normal stresses. Freeze-thaw cycles (a) 0 times, (b) 10 times, (c) 20 times, (d) 30 times, and (e) 40 times.

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