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Table 5 Assessment standard of extreme freeze-thaw days in cold regions

From: Analysis methodology and assessment indices of vulnerability for asphalt pavement in cold regions

Assessment Index

Micro

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Extreme

Freeze-thaw days (d)

< 54

54 ~ 60

60 ~ 66

66 ~ 72

≥72

The frequency of blizzard

< 0.2

0.2 ~ 0.4

0.4 ~ 0.6

0.6 ~ 0.8

≥0.8

Permafrost temperature (°C)

<−3

− 3 ~ −1.5

−1.5 ~ −0.5

− 0.5 ~ 0

> 0

Ice content of permafrost

S, D, F

S, D, F

S, D, F

S, D, F

B, H

  1. 1) S refers to less ice, D refers to more ice, F refers to rich ice, B refers to saturated ice, and H refers to soil ice. 2) When a certain ground temperature is combined with B or H, it should be classified as the next level. For example, when the permafrost temperature is lower than −3 °C and the ice content is B or H, the exposure is mild