An extensive experimental work was developed on a lime treated pyroclastic soil coming
from Central Italy, focusing on the link between the mechanical improvement induced by …

The paper reveals the experimental procedure and thermo-physical characteristics of a
coarse pyroclastic soil (Pozzolana), from the neighborhoods of Rome, Italy. The tested …

The paper presents an accessible approach for preliminary hydraulic and mechanical
characterisation of unsaturated soils and stability analysis of geo-structures under …

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the engineering
geology properties of three pyroclastic deposits from the Colli Albani volcanic complex …

Volcanic soils are widely distributed group of soils, which cover significant parts of the
world's surface and include areas occupied by urban settlements, structures and …

Temporary vertical excavations in cohesionless (granular) soils pose a problem for
conventional 'two-phase'soil mechanics theory since non-zero collapse height is not …

Mechanical contribution of roots to the shear strength of saturated soils is not the only
function of vegetation in favour of slope stability. Plants also cause an increase in the …

Volcanic soils, which cover significant parts of the world's surface, including urban areas,
structures and infrastructures, may create geo-engineering problems. These soils exhibit …

There are many abandoned underground mines beneath the city of Rome, created in the
Pleistocene pyroclastic deposits over thousands of years. These pose a serious public …

This study provides geotechnical characteristics of recent lahar deposits on which the city of
Arequipa (South Peru) is built. Geological and sedimentological observations point out the …