The demand for sustainable ground improvement methods is rising as urban development
expands into areas with challenging soil conditions. Traditional approaches, mostly reliant …

Expansive clayey soils often pose challenges for construction projects due to their low
bearing capacity, swelling, and shrinkage properties. While previous research has explored …

Searching for alternative material options to reduce the extraction of natural resources is
essential for promoting a more sustainable world. This is especially relevant in construction …

Featured Application This research paper encourages repurposing waste material for
ground improvement. The results of this study contribute towards a greater understanding of …

Due to clay soil's low bearing capacity and shear strength, mechanical and chemical stability
are required. The objective of this study was to increase the California bearing ratio (CBR) …

Abstract The Darling Downs region, located over 100 km west of Brisbane, comprises
predominately fertile black soil. Black soil found across the region has characteristics that …

Damages to lightweight structures due to expansive soils present a significant global
challenge in arid and semi-arid regions. These areas are highly susceptible to climatic …

Soils with high plasticity tend to have strong plastic properties and easily deform when
exposed to shear forces. These soils are often a problem in construction because of their …

Soil is the foundation of civil buildings, and its function is to support and withstand structural
loads. Many materials can be used as soil stabilization materials. For this soil stabilization …

Expansive soils contain water-absorbing clay minerals, including smectite and
montmorillonite. So expansive soil undergoes a process of expanding and shrinking …