Rapid, Cost-Effective Frozen Soil Strength Estimator
DetFroSS - Frozen Soil Shear Strength Estimator
Tags: IIT Bombay, India, Construction & Smart Cities, Energy & Environment
DetFroSS is a Frozen Soil Shear Strength Estimator designed to analyze the shear strength and volumetric deformation of frozen and partially saturated soils under varying temperatures and confining pressures. This setup provides a cost-effective and rapid method for assessing soil characteristics, essential for infrastructure development in cold regions such as Northeast India. Applications include designing safe and reliable foundations for buildings and structures in regions with soil temperatures up to 25°C. Currently operational, the setup supports sustainable infrastructure planning by ensuring accurate soil analysis. A patent has been filed to protect this innovative solution, which addresses critical challenges in cold-region soil mechanics.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Device
TRL: 6 - prototype validated in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Civil Engineering; Environment & Sustainability
