Understand the Effects of Freeze-Thaw Cycles

What happens here

The consequence of direct soil contact and poor drainage is then explained: moisture within the soil, especially during the fall and winter, freezes and expands. This expansion exerts significant pressure against the retaining wall, pushing it outwards over time. This continuous freeze-thaw cycle, exacerbated by the improper construction, ultimately results in the wall's structural failure.

Goal: Recognize how moisture and freeze-thaw cycles contribute to wall failure.