There is little information in the geotechnical literature regarding the influence of the type of
cement on the engineering behavior of cemented soils. This paper explores the mechanical …

Displacement prediction of transmission towers is essential for the early warning of
transmission network deformation. However, there is still a lack of prediction on the ground …

On the whole, if the climate of the saline soil distribution area is arid or semi-arid, with small
precipitation and large evaporation. Thus, soil desiccation cracks are a common …

Nine solidification approaches utilizing two inorganic materials were employed to mitigate
the adverse impact of saline-alkali soil on engineering foundations and address the damage …

Hydrophobized soils (or so-called artificial hydrophobic soils) are a novel geomaterial with a
great potential in engineering applications due to its low affinity to water. For saline soils …

Sabkha is an inferior and indigenous type of soil which forms widely in the Arabian Gulf and
in many parts of Saudi Arabia, especially in the coastal areas. Several studies over the last …

Geology and climatic and environmental conditions have led to the formation of expansive
soils in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Calcium sulphate, which commonly occurs in …

Many construction and post-construction problems have been reported in the literature when
sabkha soils have been used without an understanding of their abnormal behavior …

Sebkha soils are defined as problem soils located in arid, semi-arid, and coastal areas.
Generally, they are fine soil, composed of silt, sand, and clay, which are cemented by …

In this study, carbonate saline soil in the Duerbote of Songnen Plain was improved by
adding lime and fly ash. The improved soil was exposed to 0, 30, and 60 freeze‐thaw cycles …