Numerical Investigation of Mechanical Performance and Micro-Structure Failure of Polymer-Fiber Reinforced Sand

R Zhang, G Huang, Z Song, J Zheng, P Wu, C Zhang… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural sand has a loose and porous structure with low strength, and is prone to many
geoengineering problems that cause huge losses. In this study, an organic polymer-polymer …

Polymer-fiber combined effect for improving sand mechanical and micro-damage response

C Dai, J Liu, M Jing, W Che, Z Song, F Bu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Sand instability is always an intractable problem in geotechnical engineering and its
reinforcement using additives is an effective method. This paper introduces the organic …

Compressive and tensile strength of polymer-based fiber composite sand

K Ma, J Liu, C Jiang, X Ma, L Huang, C He… - Journal of Central South …, 2022 - Springer
Traditional soil additives like Portland cement and lime are prone to cause the brittle fracture
behavior of soil, and possibly, environmental impacts. This study explores the potential use …

Experimental investigation and discrete element method simulation on mechanical properties and failure mechanism of polymer-stabilized sand

W Che, J Liu, H Li, C He, Y Bai, Z Song, Y Wang… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2022 - Springer
Natural sand can be heavily eroded due to its weak internal cohesion, and most solutions
are reinforced by recovering particle connections regardless of their environmental impact …

Investigation into mechanical behavior of air-hardening organic polymer-stabilized silty sand

Y Wang, J Liu, C Lin, C Qi, Z Chen… - Journal of Materials in …, 2022 - ascelibrary.org
Air-hardening organic polymer (AHOP), a new soil stabilizer, can form a cross-link among
soil particles with high strength and toughness. In this study, the effect of the polymer content …

Unconfined compressive properties of composite sand stabilized with organic polymers and natural fibers

Y Bai, J Liu, Z Song, Z Chen, C Jiang, X Lan, X Shi… - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
As renewable and environment-friendly materials, coir and sisal natural fibers can be used
in soil reinforcement with minimum cost and other benefits. In this study, we focused on their …

Study on engineering properties of sand strengthened by mixed fibers and polyurethane organic polymer

J Liu, F Bu, Y Bai, Z Chen, DP Kanungo, Z Song… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2020 - Springer
A considerable number of engineering hazards are caused by loose internal structure of
sands. Thus, many researchers have explored a variety of reinforcement methods. A new …

Experimental study on compressibility and rebound characteristics of sand reinforced with polymer and fiber

Y Wang, J Liu, Z Chen, F Bu, Y Bai… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The compressibility and rebound properties of sand reinforced with polymer and fibers were
studied with respect to polymer content, dry density, and types and content of fibers using …

Hydrophilic dispersion polymer material for sand treatment: an investigation of mechanical improvement and microstructural characteristics

W Che, J Liu, X Lan, C Dai, Z Chen, K Ma - Acta Geotechnica, 2023 - Springer
Extensive efforts have been made to strengthen sand to resist erosion. In this study, a new
method for treating sand with a hydrophilic dispersion polymer binder (HDPB) was …

Strength assessment of sand stabilized with synthetic polymer and natural fibers

Y Wang, J Liu, Y Chen, Y Dong, Z Liu, Z Song… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2024 - Springer
Soil stabilization using polymers and fibers has been widely investigated in recent years.
This study introduces an innovative approach by integrating synthetic polymer (AH polymer) …