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<p>Weather-induced soil deterioration threatens geotechnical infrastructure under increasing climate variability. This study synthesizes current knowledge through scientometric analysis and systematic review of studies spanning microstructural, material, and infrastructure scales. VOSviewer® mapping identified dominant clusters centered on wetting–drying and freeze–thaw cycles, pore water pressure, and soil strength. Results show average strength losses of 64% (wet–dry) and 40% (freeze–thaw), with high-plasticity expansive soils experiencing reductions exceeding 80%, and most degradation occurring within 3–5 cycles before reaching equilibrium. However, significant methodological inconsistencies limit cross-study comparability, as laboratory protocols varied widely in freezing temperatures (−30&#xa0;°C to −5&#xa0;°C), cycle durations (3–24&#xa0;h), and moisture amplitudes, preventing development of universal predictive relationships. Research is fragmented across domains, with mechanical studies (42%), microstructural (30%), and hydrological (25%) investigations showing minimal integration, thereby limiting understanding of coupled feedback mechanisms. Geographically, China and the UK dominate contributions, with limited U.S. participation. While data-driven models show promise, they lack field validation and rarely incorporate coupled hydro-mechanical-thermal processes or realistic climate forcing, despite projections indicating 42% intensification of wet–dry cycles. Critical research priorities include standardized experimental protocols, multi-scale integration frameworks, field validation datasets, and incorporation of climate projections into predictive tools for enhanced infrastructure resilience under climate change. </p>

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Weather-Induced Deterioration of Soils: a Scientometric and Systematic Review

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    2025年12月19日

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  • Milad Tajik,
  • Yuderka Trinidad González

摘要

Weather-induced soil deterioration threatens geotechnical infrastructure under increasing climate variability. This study synthesizes current knowledge through scientometric analysis and systematic review of studies spanning microstructural, material, and infrastructure scales. VOSviewer® mapping identified dominant clusters centered on wetting–drying and freeze–thaw cycles, pore water pressure, and soil strength. Results show average strength losses of 64% (wet–dry) and 40% (freeze–thaw), with high-plasticity expansive soils experiencing reductions exceeding 80%, and most degradation occurring within 3–5 cycles before reaching equilibrium. However, significant methodological inconsistencies limit cross-study comparability, as laboratory protocols varied widely in freezing temperatures (−30 °C to −5 °C), cycle durations (3–24 h), and moisture amplitudes, preventing development of universal predictive relationships. Research is fragmented across domains, with mechanical studies (42%), microstructural (30%), and hydrological (25%) investigations showing minimal integration, thereby limiting understanding of coupled feedback mechanisms. Geographically, China and the UK dominate contributions, with limited U.S. participation. While data-driven models show promise, they lack field validation and rarely incorporate coupled hydro-mechanical-thermal processes or realistic climate forcing, despite projections indicating 42% intensification of wet–dry cycles. Critical research priorities include standardized experimental protocols, multi-scale integration frameworks, field validation datasets, and incorporation of climate projections into predictive tools for enhanced infrastructure resilience under climate change.