Micro-structural, petro-graphical and mechanical studies of schist rocks under the freezing-thawing cycles

Freezing-thawing (F-T) process significantly affects the mechanical parameters of rocks in cold regions. Consequently, the effect of this phenomenon on rock properties should be evaluated before and during the construction of any engineering projects. In this regard, uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) of rocks is a good criterion for assessing the rock durability against the weathering factors. In this paper, some boreholes were drilled in the...