Volume instability of expansive soils due to moisture fluctuations is often disastrous, causing
severe damages and distortions in the supported structures. It is, therefore, necessary to …

Expansive soils are problematic due to the performances of their clay mineral constituent,
which makes them exhibit the shrink-swell characteristics. The shrink-swell behaviours …

In the present study, industrial wastes such as Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) and
Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag (BOFS) activated with calcium oxide (CaO) and medium …

Fibres have been used in construction materials for a very long time. Through previous
research and investigations, the use of natural and synthetic fibres have shown promising …

In this study, the effect of the combined addition of fibers and a nontraditional polymer on the
mechanical behavior of a clay was investigated. Poly vinyl alcohol, PVA, used as a solution …

This study examines the combined capacity of rubber powder inclusion and polymer
treatment in solving the swelling problem of South Australian expansive soils. The rubber …

The present study investigates the combined capacity of a newly developed slag-blended
cement (MC) and fly ash (FA) as a sustainable solution towards improving the mechanical …

Expansive clays are problematic soils as they contain minerals that swell when wetted and
shrink during drying. Highway construction on expansive soils requires some form of …

In this study, a series of multi-stage drained reverse direct shear tests were carried out on
soft clay samples reinforced with 0.25% and 0.50% polypropylene fibers of 6 mm, 10 mm …

Micaceous soils are common in many tropical countries and regions, and in some locations
with moderate climate. The soils are spongy and unstable when loaded and are not …