Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 3, Issue 2 (2016)
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Improvement of Properties of Expansive Soil using Terrazyme
Abstract: Enzymatic emulsions contain enzymes that react with soil molecules to form a cementing bond that stabilizes the soil structure and reduces the soil’s affinity for water. When the bio-enzymes like Terrazyme, are mixed with soil they alter its engineering properties. When added to a soil, the enzymes increases the wetting and bonding capacity of the soil particles and improves the chemical bonding between soil particles and creating a more permanent …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Effect of the Position of Geotextiles on the Strength Characteristics of Subgrade Soil in Bituminous Pavements
Abstract: In the past 20 years, many new road improvement techniques have revolved around the use of geosynthetics. Geosynthetics may be used in those areas where the soil remains saturated part of the year or over clay and moist silty weak subgrade soils. The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of subgrade, subbase and base course materials. Subgrade soil is the bottom most layer of the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Evaluation and Characterization of Saline Groundwater in Context of Geogenic Sources in Faridabad District of Haryana
Abstract: Faridabad district is characterized by a distinct geogenic setting. The given climatic condition in the district has reduced availability of freshwater in the region. The alluvial sediments of the Quaternary age forms the principal aquifer system, besides hardrock aquifer system consists of weathered quartzites of Precambrian age (belonging to the Delhi Super Group). The coupled effect of geogenic setting and anthropogenic influences has led to deterioration of the groundwater quality …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Use of Geohydrological Controls to Tackle Geogenic Arsenic Contamination of Hard Rock Aquifer: A Case Study from Central India
Abstract: AbstractArsenic poisoning of potable groundwater is considered one of the most severe health hazard in recent years. Reporting of high geogenic arsenic contamination in groundwater is increasing day by day within the country. The hydrothermal phase following the batholithic intrusion is responsible for sulfide mineralization and related enrichment of Arsenic (As) concentration in the granite-meta rhyolite rocks along the Kotri lineament of central India. Isolated clusters of high As groundwater …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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An Innovative Technique for Soil Improvement by Polythene Waste
Abstract: This study investigated the possibility of making use of polyethylene buying baggage waste to boost soils to pave way for its use in civil engineering projects together with in street bases, embankments and slope stabilisation. A chain of direct shear tests become undertaken on soil-plastic composites of decided on sandy soils: Klipheuwel and Cape residences sands. Strips of shredded plastic cloth had been used as reinforcement inclusions at concentrations of …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–11 Read article