##  [Freeze–Thaw Cycling](/freeze-thaw-cycling) 

  ##  [Freeze–Thaw Cycling](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/freeze-thaw-cycling-0) 

  

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Definition

The repeated sequence of freezing and thawing of pore water within a porous material that, when sufficient saturation and hydraulic continuity exist, induces hydraulic and crystallization pressures leading to microcracking, surface scaling and progressive deterioration of concrete and masonry.