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677 articles for “Soils”
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Comparative Study of Soft Soils Characteristics with Cement Waste Dust, Lime Powder and Boiled Rice Water
Abstract: Improvement of soft soil properties and effective pavement system performance of soft soils can be done only by stabilization process. It is an effective method. Jointly or individually, Chemical and/or Mechanical stabilization is done for various soils depending on the nature of that soil. As far as soft soils are concern, they are having reactive nature and so chemical stabilization is the best choice to improve such soil. Mainly, in …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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The Effect of Quicklime on The CBR Value of Soft Soil Stabilized with Nickel Slag and Aluminium Hydroxide
Abstract: The construction of road structures on soft soils is prone to structural damage due to the low bearing capacity of the soil under the load imposed by vehicles. Chemical stabilization is a popular method used to increase the bearing capacity of soft soils. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of soft soil stabilization using a mixture of lime, nickel slag, and aluminium hydroxide to enhance soil bearing capacity. The …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Role of Cement and Fly Ash in Soil Stabilization
Abstract: Soil stabilization changes the engineering properties of soil and produces strength and stability. Use of industrial wastes and manufactured materials in soil stabilization can be cost effective and environmental friendly. As there is a growth of habitations surrounding the PSIT campus, therefore, soil samples collected from this area were analyzed for its plasticity index properties. It was found that soils of this area come under low plastic category. Hence, the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Analyzing the Influence of Soil-Structure Interaction on High-Speed Rail Embankments: A Plaxis 3D Simulation Study
Abstract: The introduction of high-speed rail (HSR) in India has seen an increase in travel demand and areduction in travel time. However, the stability and deformation characteristics of railwayembankments and soil structure interaction behavior under high-speed design requirements forIndian soil conditions need to be predicted using simplified 3-D finite element modelling. Theobjective of this research is to analyze the rigid ballast-less and flexible ballast-based high-speed railtrack embankments for various critical conditions …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–45 Read article
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Soil Fertility of Grasslands under Influence of Grazing
Abstract: Grazing is one of the important biotic factors that influence the formation and sustenance of grasslands. The present study was undertaken to assess the influence of grazing by different species of domestic herbivores, on the fertility of grasslands. Soil from grasslands grazed by buffaloes, crossbred cattle, and sheep, as well as control grassland restricted from grazing, were compared for different fertility parameters like soil organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 88–93 Read article
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Analysis of Soil Structure Interaction for Cohesive and Non Cohesive Soil
Abstract: In this paper, test has been done by assuming for fixed base structure by ignoring the flexibility of soil and foundation. In this test the interaction between the circular footing having a small column and soil base and sand base this is investigated by analyzing the different settlement relationships corresponding to the different loads. In the analysis and experimental setup we will calculate the settlement and force generated in the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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A Review on Soil Moisture Sensor
Abstract: In this paper, we are interfacing a soil moisture sensor with Arduino. This moisture sensor can study the quantity of moisture present within the soil surrounding it. It is a low-tech sensor, however best for tracking an urban garden, or your plant's water stage. This is a tool for the related garden. This sensor uses two probes to pass through the soil, after which it reads that resistance to get …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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An Efficient Method of Estimating and Analysing Soil Moisture Using IOT
Abstract: The current state of water content on the earth is decreasing at a rapid rate. Due to this reason, the lands which used to be fertile, moist, and healthy for agriculture purposes and various other forest regions are drying out due to lack of moisture content. Excess water in various regions can be diverted to the lands with low moisture levels and converting them into fertile plain lands. The recent …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Mitigation of Soil Swelling Problem under Communication Tower Using Helical Piles
Abstract: AbstractExpansive soils exhibit significant volume changes with variations in soil moisture content. Expansive soils are often considered as problematic soils. It undergoes large volume changes upon wetting and drying and causes huge damages to the structures resting on it. Numerical modeling was carried out by using PLAXIS 3D-2013 software, in which modeling the soil by using hardening soil model was done. Tower rested on expansive soils are subjected to uplift …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Ground Improvement Techniques for Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil by Using Fly Ash
Abstract: In India 22% of the geographical area is covered by expansive ‘Black Cotton Soil’. These soils are characterized by their highly swelling and shrinkage properties. In dry conditions these soils have high strength which is almost completely lost when they come in contact with water. These soils are having high degree of expansion which creates a lot of problems during the execution of work and after completion of it. Hence, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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REVIEW OF NANO MATERIALS FOR PREDICTING STRENGTH AND VOLUME CHANGE BEHAVIOUR OF EXPANSIVE SOILS
Abstract: Expansive soils are problematic to Civil Engineering by increase and decrease its volume due to movement of water in and out. This kind of soils is portrayed by its outrageous hardness while drying and with high swelling process on the wetting. Several researches during the past 20 years have proposed different nano materials for the soil stabilization approaches to counter the hazards present in the soils. This paper elaborates various …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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A Review on Stabilization of Expansive Soil Using Different Methods
Abstract: Expansive soils are difficult soils for construction purposes because of their cyclic swell/shrink behavior. These soils undergo significant expansion when subjected to an increase in water content or shrink under evaporation condition (when water out). Bulging soils can be improved in several ways. Either by adding materials such as cement, lime, sand and adding river mixture soil. or these soils treated with chemical additives. When added to expansive soils in …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–40 Read article
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Settlement of Soil while Digging
Abstract: While digging of soft soil, collapse of soil takes place. When load of man is more than bearing strengthof soft soil, the soil will settle down. Hence bearing strength of mud soil is found at a particular depthand this is compared with load coming due to man. If weight of man is more as compared to bearingstrength of wet soil, the settlement will occur. The process of excavation in soft …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 40–36 Read article
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Estimation of Soil Erosion for Sheonath River Basin by Using RUSLE and GIS
Abstract: Soil erosion is biggest problem throughout the world and its various hazardous impacts on human; it affects the quality of soil as well as quality of water. Its assessment and mapping of erosion prone area are very essential for soil conservation and watershed management. There are various models developed for soil loss estimation. Revised universal soil loss equation is most widely used. In present study, the RUSLE method is used …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil with Blending of Coir Fiber
Abstract: Stabilization of soil is a major challenge in civil engineering. About 20 % of land area in India is covered by black cotton soil. Structures built on black cotton soil may be damaged because of high swelling and shrinkage characteristics of this soil with variation of water content. Black cotton soil is an expansive soil which loses its strength in presence of water. On the other hand, it reflects behavior …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Agri-Crop Intelligent System for Detecting Crop Disease and Recommending Soil Nutrition Value Based on Soil Testing Using Machine Learning
Abstract: This research examines the economic importance of agriculture for nations like India as well as the ways in which innovation might advance agriculture. In order to assist farmers in increasing their production, the application can classify leaf diseases by evaluating provided photos and that will propose compatible crops and fertilisers according to soil characteristics and current meteorological data. The aim of this research is to develop a website that will …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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ENHANCING THE STRENGTH OF BLACK COTTON SOIL WITH ENZYME AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Abstract: Expansive soils are troublesome and prone to ground movements, which can cause substantial damage to underlying buildings as well as a loss in bearing capacity. Moisture fluctuation activates the expansive character of soils, causing it to swell and shrink. This has long been known in geotechnical engineering. To treat expansive soils, a variety of stabilizing additives such as lime, cement, and fly ash have been employed. In recent years the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Restoration of Degraded Agricultural Soils Through Organic Amendments and Sustainable Farming Practices
Abstract: This study investigates the efficacy of organic amendments and sustainable farming practices in restoring degraded agricultural soils, addressing a critical global challenge affecting food security and environmental sustainability. The research was conducted over three growing seasons on degraded semi-arid agricultural land, utilizing a randomized complete block design with five treatments: The following farming practices: pure control, organic amendments but market conventional farming practices, sustainable farming practices but market standard conventional, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Exploring the Impact of Micro plastics on Soil Ecosystems and Agricultural Productivity
Abstract: This research paper delves into the concerning issue of microplastic contamination in soil ecosystems and its potential consequences for agricultural productivity. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller than 5 millimetres, have garnered significant attention for their adverse impacts on marine environments, yet their effects on soil ecosystems have been relatively overlooked. Through a review of existing literature and empirical analysis, this paper aims to elucidate the mechanisms by which microplastics …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 85–89 Read article
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Assessment of Clayey Soils and Bentonite to Use as Compacted Clay Liner for the Disposal of Municipal Solid Wastes at Lucknow City, India
Abstract: Dumping of municipal solid wastes in a pit without liner causes groundwater contamination. Use of locally available clayey soils will be a cost-effective landfill technique. Mixing of locally available soils with bentonite reduces the permeability. To develop the liner for the disposal of municipal solid wastes generated from Lucknow city, India, the soil samples were collected from three different locations as nearby the Sagar Institute, Barabanki district; near railway crossing, …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 62–71 Read article