Comparison of Mechanical Properties and Sensitivity of Compressive and Flexural Strength of Artificial Frozen Sand

Table 2

Percentage increase of mechanical properties of artificial frozen soil with different moisture contents.

Curing temperature (°C)	Increased percentage of compressive strength in different intervals (%)		Percentage increase of flexural strength in different intervals (%)
	Moisture content 12%~15%	Moisture content 15%~18%	Moisture content 12%~15%	Moisture content 15%~18%
−10	73.5	11.8	38.8	76.4
−15	92.4	20.4	131.3	28.4
−20	154.5	0.4	174.3	14.0