The inappropriate use of dispersive clay in constructing roads/highways, embankments, and
other structures causes significant challenges to the construction industry. The dispersive …

In this paper, the cyclic behavior of Rammed Earth (RE) elements is investigated by
imposing strain-controlled cyclic loads. RE samples comprise plain soil, Waste Tire Textile …

The growing population and rapid urbanization have accelerated the global generation of
solid waste and increased the demand for construction materials. In this context, the …

Unsealed roads are the backbone for many countries' growth and development. Given low
traffic volumes, economic considerations cannot justify higher class paved roads, as a result …

Plastic clays in subgrade may cause major engineering defects such as excessive heave or
settlement during the wet season that contribute to the formation of uneven geometry at the …

Nano-zeolite was used in the present study as a substitute for a part of lime and then
inclusion polypropylene fiber in stabilized soil matrix to develop the soil stabilization method …

Reusing waste plastic can be considered as an important issue in terms of economical as
well as environmental concerns. Stabilization of clayey soil is a well-utilized approach to …

Frost heave in cold regions requires urgent measures to improve the mechanical properties
of soils. However, harsh climatic and environmental conditions escalate the costs of …

Low bearing capacity soils may pose serious construction concerns such as reduced
bearing capacity and excessive hydro-associated volume changes. Proper soil remediation …

Soft soils are considered as disadvantages in construction, especially in clay layers. It
requires many advanced techniques to treat the soft soils before construction, aiming to …