Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2001/00506
Bedrock fracture by ice segregation.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor J Murton, University of Sussex, Biology and Environmental Science
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr D Robinson, University of Sussex, Chemistry, Physics & Env. Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr R Williams, University of Sussex, Chemistry, Physics & Env. Sciences
- Grant held at:
- University of Sussex, Biology and Environmental Science
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Glacial & Cryospheric Systems
- Earth Engineering
- Earth Surface Processes
- Quaternary Science
- Abstract:
- The research will experimentally test the ice-segregation model of rock fracture in the context of near-surface bedrock. Experiments at the Caen Cold Laboratories will monitor the effects of different thermal regimes, moisture conditions and material properties on rock fracture, ice segregation and frost heave in large blocks of limestone and sandstone. Experimentally-formed fractures and segregated ice will be compared with predictions from two theoretical models of rock fracture and frost heave, and the observed rock fractures compared with contemporary and relict weathering profiles. By integrating curiosity-driven research on important Earth-surface processes (rock fracture, ice segregation) with their practical consequences (rock heave/settlement), the study will have international significance to cold-regions Earth science and engineering.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2001/00506
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £103,858
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs | Total - Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £14,324 | £33,626 | £10,476 | £15,468 | £29,964 |
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