IMPROVING THE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF SOIL USING NYLON FIBRE WITH GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG

Abstract

Among the major issues facing the engineering community are the development of economically viable ground improvement techniques and the safe and efficient disposal of industrial pollutants. In this work, an effort has been made to look at the viability of using GGBS with fibers. These hazardous industrial waste materials are used to stabilize soil because they can be used in large quantities for geotechnical projects including building embankments, earth dams, and paving for roads and airports. The process of increasing the soil's engineering qualities and making it more stable is known as soil stabilization. When the construction- ready soil is unfit for the intended use, it is necessary. Stabilization, in its broadest definition, encompasses preconsolidation, drainage, and many other similar processes. However, the term "stabilization" is typically used to refer to a procedure where the soil material is changed in order to improve its qualities. For the purpose of stabilizing a natural soil, a cementing substance or chemical is added. In earth structures, soil stabilization is utilized to increase shear strength and decrease permeability and compressibility of the soil mass. To strengthen the foundation soils' bearing capability, soil stabilization is necessary. Stabilization is mostly used to enhance the natural soils for the building of roads and airports. The grading of soils and aggregates used to build the bases and sub bases of highways and airports are governed by the principles of soil stabilization. Key Words: Compaction test, CBR, UCS, Nylon Fibre, GGBS