Ice jacking
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title:
Ice jacking
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Ice jacking occurs when water permeates a confined space within a structural support or a geological formation, ultimately causing structural fracture when the water freezes and expands. The force from this expansion can damage shorelines, rock faces, and other natural environments. This has the potential to lead to property damage and environmental changes. Ice jacking most commonly refers to shoreline damage caused by lakes freezing, but it has also been applied to geologic engineering and roc
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Structural damage caused by freezing water
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_jacking
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2023-10-09T14:09:44Z
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