The significance of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis on the microstructure of improved clay: An overview

N Ural - Open Geosciences, 2021 - degruyter.com
This study aims to emphasize the importance of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in
explaining the differences in the physical and mechanical behaviors of the improved clays …

A systematic review of machine learning techniques and applications in soil improvement using green materials

AH Saad, H Nahazanan, B Yusuf, SF Toha, A Alnuaim… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
According to an extensive evaluation of published studies, there is a shortage of research on
systematic literature reviews related to machine learning prediction techniques and …

Use of xanthan and guar gums in soil strengthening

H Dehghan, A Tabarsa, N Latifi, Y Bagheri - Clean Technologies and …, 2019 - Springer
Addition of appropriate additives is considered as one of the most widely used techniques in
soil stabilization applications. This study explores the viability of two types of biopolymer …

Triaxial shear behavior of basalt fiber-reinforced loess based on digital image technology

J Xu, Z Wu, H Chen, L Shao, X Zhou… - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2021 - Springer
Engineering construction in loess areas often requires improvement of loess. Basalt fiber-
reinforced soil due to complexity of material composition often exhibits poorly predictable …

Measuring the engineering properties of marine clay treated with disposed granite waste

N Zainuddin, NZM Yunus, MAM Al-Bared, A Marto… - Measurement, 2019 - Elsevier
Granite tile dust is a waste material produced in large amounts during the cutting and
grinding processes of granite tiles at manufacturing factories and construction sites …

Experimental study on mechanical properties of cement-stabilized soil blended with crushed stone waste

M Salehi, M Bayat, M Saadat, M Nasri - KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 2021 - Springer
Waste generated by the processing of natural stone poses environmental and economic
problems. One promising use for stone waste is soil stabilization. In this paper, a number of …

Experimental study on endurance performance of lime and cement-treated cohesive soil

M Aziz, FN Sheikh, MU Qureshi, AM Rasool… - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2021 - Springer
An earthwork design requires to consider the influence of severe climatic conditions on
enduring performance of soils treated with chemical additives. This study was focused on …

Application of hybrid intelligent systems in predicting the unconfined compressive strength of clay material mixed with recycled additive

MAM Al-Bared, Z Mustaffa, DJ Armaghani… - Transportation …, 2021 - Elsevier
A reliable prediction of the soil properties mixed with recycled material is considered as an
ultimate goal of many geotechnical laboratory works. In this study, after planning and …

Geotechnical investigations on marine clay stabilized using granulated blast furnace slag and cement

HK Preetham, S Nayak - International Journal of Geosynthetics and …, 2019 - Springer
Marine clay is present along the coastal region all around the world. This soil is highly
problematic and unfit to support any engineering structures. They are characterized by high …

Improving maize yield and drought tolerance in field conditions through activated biochar application

MB Naeem, S Jahan, A Rashid, AA Shah, V Raja… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Amidst depleting water resources, rising crop water needs, changing climates, and soil
fertility decline from inorganic modifications of soil, the need for sustainable agricultural …