Strength Enhancement Of Soil Research Articles

Mitigation of Soil Erosion and Enhancement of Slope Stability through the Utilization of Lignin Biopolymer.

Human activities have had a profound impact on the environment, particularly in relation to surface erosion and landslides. These processes, which are natural phenomena, have been exacerbated by human actions, leading to detrimental consequences for ecosystems, communities, and the overall health of the planet. The use of lignin (LIG) as a biopolymer soil additive material is regarded as an eco-friendly solution against soil erosion and slope failure which holds immense promise. However, significant research gaps currently hinder a comprehensive understanding of its mechanisms and effectiveness. Experimental studies offer a robust platform to address these gaps by providing controlled conditions for assessing soil stability, exploring mechanisms, and evaluating adaptability. Bridging these research gaps will contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable strategies for mitigating soil erosion and preventing slope failure, thereby promoting environmental resilience and resource conservation. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the LIG biopolymer on mitigation of soil erosion, slope failure and the enhancement of soil strength by conducting laboratory tests (UU triaxial, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and soaking) as well as flume experiments under uniform rainfall events. The alterations in the engineering characteristics and erosion resistance of silty soil mixed with a LIG additive at concentrations of 1% and 3.0% by weight have been examined. The results show that the LIG-treated samples demonstrated an enhanced resistance to surface erosion and an enhanced prevention of slope failure, as well as improved shear stress, cohesion, stiffness, and resistance to water infiltration.

A REVIEW _SOIL IMPROVEMENT USING THE MULTI TYPE OF POLYPROPYLENE MATERIAL

The increasing recognition among individuals of the detrimental impact of humanmade substances on the natural world has resulted in the development of more ecologically sound substitutes for ensuring the durability of diverse polymers. Researchers have demonstrated a notable propensity towards a methodology for producing substances that possess the ability to serve as an alternative to artificial compounds. In recent years, there has been a notable surge in demand for composite materials comprising both natural and synthetic fibers for commercial purposes, which has had a significant impact on multiple industrial sectors. Natural fibers are a category of substances that are environmentally degradable and abundantly present in their native ecosystems. The aforementioned materials exhibit characteristics such as economical viability, low mass density, inherent ability to regenerate, biodegradability, and distinctive attributes. The primary aim was to evaluate cost-effective methods for soil stabilization. The study investigates a range of materials that have the potential to enhance soil characteristics, such as polypropylene, fiber glass, and fiber plastic. The text examines the potential of said materials to augment shear strength and ameliorate soil quality through the reduction of plasticity, permeability, and compressibility, as well as the enhancement of soil strength

Characteristics of Biopolymer Guar Gum Solution Injection for Eco-Friendly Ground Reinforcement

Recently, research on the use of biopolymers for environmentally friendly soil improvement has been actively conducted. Biopolymer soil treatment has various effects, such as the enhancement of soil strength, reduction of hydraulic conductivity, and enhancement of vegetation. In this study, the flow and injection characteristics of guar gum solutions were analyzed to develop biopolymer-based injection materials. Viscosity measurements and micromodel experiments were conducted to analyze the flow and injection properties. Viscosity measurements indicated that the guar gum solution showed a tendency of shear-thinning, in which the viscosity decreased as the shear rate increased. By applying the Power-law, the consistency index tended to increase as the concentration of aqueous guar gum solution increased. However, no clear trend was observed for the behavior index. As a result of the micromodel experiment, the pore saturation tended to increase as the volumetric flow rate and concentration of the guar gum solution increased. This is because of an increase in the injection pressure and apparent viscosity. When applied to an actual field, the required injection pressure varies depending on the ground conditions. Therefore, the results of this study will be used as fundamental data for determining the concentration of aqueous guar gum solution suitable for ground conditions.

Strength of Cement Treated Clay and Degradation Under Magnesium Sulphate Attack

Lumpur Sidoarjo (Lusi) is an environmental issue in Indonesia that produce wasted soils, specifically clay soils, distributed to Porong River which causes a greater problem. Cement treated clay (CTC) becomes one of the solutions to overcome the problems caused by Lusi due to its ability in improving the strength of clay soils. This paper investigates CTC with lower cement amount (C <70 kg/m3) for reclamation and higher cement amount (C >150 kg/m3) for deep mixing marine clay for its strength and degradation due to the attack of magnesium sulphate as the main component of seawater which cause the degradation of CTC. The enhancement of soil strength is investigated by unconfined compression test (qu) and the degradation by penetration test. Water content of the specimens for both tests are arranged in its liquid limit condition (60%) and two times of its LL (120%). The result of the cement amount addition for both water content shows the enhancement of qu represented by linear and the tip resistance is increased. The characterictic of degradation for lower cement amount with close range present similar depth of deterioration, like-wise higher cement content. The value of tip resistance is not relatable with qu.

日本近海のメタンハイドレート胚胎層から単離した微生物を用いた土の強度増進効果に関する実験的検討

日本近海のメタンハイドレート胚胎層から単離した微生物を用いた土の強度増進効果に関する実験的検討

The effects of clay and sand additions on the strength of sandy topsoils

The clay contents of sandy soils in south-western Australia are often modified, either intentionally or inadvertently, as a result of management practices and erosion. Although the strength of sandy surfaced soils has previously been shown to be related to clay content, in natural soils the effects of induced changes in clay content on soil strength have not been assessed.Increasing amounts of subsoil clay were added to their respective topsoils in increments ranging from 5 to 20% by weight, and these systematically increased soil strength. A strong log–log relationship between clay content and soil strength explained 69% of the variation, with soil strength further affected by sodicity. This enhancement of soil strength has implications for the practice of claying water-repellent soils, particularly where non-uniform application or poor incorporation results in high concentrations of clay, where very high rates (e.g. 300 t/ha) of application are used, or where clayey subsoils are brought to the surface by deep cultivation or the removal of topsoils by erosion.Drift sand, with a clay content of around 1% and negligible strength, was added in increasing increments to typical topsoils, over the range of 0–100% by weight to replicate the effects of wind-induced deposition and winnowing of clay particles. Increasing additions of drift sand systematically decreased soil strength, with a log–log relationship between clay content and strength of the mixtures explaining 81% of the variation. This suggests that wind erosion, and the winnowing of clay or deposition of drift sand, permanently destabilises soil surfaces by reducing soil strength. It is feasible that strategic applications of sand on the surfaces of soils affected by hardsetting may reduce soil strength and encourage soil structure development and seedling emergence.