157 Duraflex-treated samples exhibit substantially lower weight loss across freeze-thaw cycles, indicating improved resistance to frost-induced structural damage as may be seen in Figure 4. Figure 13- Weight loss due to Freeze-Thaw cycles (Khan & Shrive, 2026b) Improved performance under F-–T exposure indicates greater structural stability in snow-prone regions, while enhanced resistance to W-–D cycling supports its suitability for high-rainfall environments. The combined durability improvements suggest that cement-DFI blends produce a more resilient and moisture-resistant stabilized matrix, contributing to extended service life and reduced maintenance demands in pavement subgrades, haul roads, well pads, and related infrastructure applications. The lower cumulative weight loss of Duraflex-treated specimens during wetting-drying cycles is presented in Figure 5, demonstrating improved resistance to moisture-induced degradation. Figure 14- Weight loss per cycle during the Wetting-Drying test (Khan & Shrive, 2026b) Geochemical Performance Immobilization
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