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677 articles for “Soils”
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Soil Microbial Biomass and Microbial Quotient under Different Plantations at Maldeota, Dehradun, India
Abstract: Microbial properties have been reported to be useful indicators of soil quality and could serve as assessment criteria for the successful rehabilitation of ecologically disturbed areas. The microbial quotient – ratio of soil microbial biomass C to soil organic C – may, therefore, be a more sensitive parameter to monitor organic matter dynamics than either microbial biomass C or soil organic C considered alone. The study site is located at …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 95–101 Read article
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Improvement of Soil Characteristics Using Waste (plastic, steel and wood)
Abstract: ABSTRACTSoil stabilization is the process of altering the engineering properties. Soil properties would be altered by adding waste like plastic from beverage bottles, steel dust and wood waste. In present scenario disposal of plastic waste has become a major issue because plastic materials can take many years (above 400 years) for its decomposition and may cause severe damage to environment and human health. The problem which was associated with plastic …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–10 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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CBR Characteristics of Layered Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Red Stone Dust and Geosynthetics
Abstract: Geosynthetic materials play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges associated with black cotton soil, a problematic soil type prone to volume changes and exhibiting high plasticity. The primary objective is to enhance the strength properties of black cotton soil through a two-step process. Initially, the soil is stabilized by incorporating varying percentages (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and 35%) of red stone dust waste. Subsequently, to prepare the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Effect of Relative Compaction and Percent Fines on the Permeability of Soil
Abstract: Permeability is the major property of soil affecting various engineering aspects. It is one of the indispensable soil properties which are to be taken utmost care of in soil problems like settlement of foundations, seepage through and below the earth structures like dams, yields of wells, constructions of highway roads, etc. The aim of this research is to reduce the permeability of soil sample by varying the percentage of percent …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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The Influence of Soil Types on the Performance of the Building Frames: A Dynamic Analysis
Abstract: The dynamic response of the building structure is to a large extent dependent on the nature of the supporting soil. Soil stiffness and damping metrics fluctuation can cause significant tension in the behaviour of building skeleton when exposed to dynamic loads such as earthquake or wind. This research aims to evaluate how different soil conditions namely hard, medium, and soft soils impact the seismic performance of building frames under dynamic …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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The Role of Soil Quality Parameters in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity
Abstract: Thus one can define soil quality as a set of physical, chemical and biological properties of the surface layer of the Earth’s crust that affects agriculture production. In this study, some of the factors which are related to soil quality include pH, texture, organic matter content, nutrient availability and microbial activity that affect crop germination as well as yield. It looks at the way in which the soil factors influence …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 48–66 Read article
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Red Earth Development of a Soil-Based Composite Using Bagasse Ash and Lime: Effects on Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Red Earth
Abstract: The concept of sustainable soil composites (SSC) emerges through blending red earth with bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical properties and enable productive reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth functions as the matrix, BA acts as a fine pozzolanic microfiller, and lime serves as the chemical binder. BA content ranges from 0% to 60%, with 10% identified as optimal; subsequent lime additions from 1% to 5% evaluate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1147–1158 Read article
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Experimental Investigation on Soil Stabilization with Demolished Concrete
Abstract: Soil serves as engineering media for the construction and preserve or destroy artifacts of human endeavors. This step of construction process bears such a great importance because it can cause foundation failure due to the insufficient bearing capacity of the soil. Stabilizing of soil in an economical way is complicated task,by this project we are going to increase the soil strength for the foundation by adding demolished concrete. As demolished …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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influence of effluent on soil properties
Abstract: Today India is rapid developing country. Industries are playing a major role in country development. According to environmental concern, the waste products must be treated. But the treatment process is little costly. So to reduce the cost of the investment industries are releasing a lot of refuse which with less treating, which affects the environmental as well as the properties of the soil. The physiochemical parameters such as PH, electrical …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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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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Comparative Study on Stabilization of Expansive Soil using Cement Kiln Dust and Ceramic Dust
Abstract: In India, expansive soils cover about 20% of total land area, these soils increase in volume (swell) during winter season and decrease in volume (shrink) during summer season. Due to this contradiction behaviour many civil engineering structures constructed on expansive soils get damaged severely, out of which pavement is the most because they are lightweight and extend over large areas. Stabilization of Expansive soil is of most importance, since to …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Different Type of Soils with Addition of Geofibers
Abstract: Strength is important factor for stability of structure tо meet sрeсified engineering requirements оf sоil аnd to mаke it mоre stаble. For this purpose, certain engineering рrорerties are required tо be altered/changed. Based on the literature available, In the present study, аn exрerimentаl investigation is undertаken tо investigаte the effeсt оf addition of geofibers in different proportions (0.0-2.0% by weight) with two fiber lengths of 6 mm and 12 mm …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Assessing the Influence of Loading Mode and Stabilization on the Deformation of Gypseous soil
Abstract: Gypseous subgrade soil usually exhibit acceptable strength when compacted with optimum moisture requirement and tested in dry condition. However, it loses its strength when came in touch with water. Such behaviour possesses a risk of failure when such soil is implemented in the construction of roadway embankment. In the present investigation, Gypseous soil was implemented in the construction of eight embankment models. The first model was the soil tested in …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Effect of Soil Structure Interaction on Buildings
Abstract: In the conventional analysis and design, buildings are generally considered to be fixed at their bases, but in actual practice, the support condition depends on the type of soil on which it is founded. The flexibility of the soil medium allows the movement of soil and foundation, which decreases in the overall stiffness of building frames and results in a subsequent increase in natural periods of the system. Thus, the …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–45 Read article
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Resilient Characteristics of Modified Subgrade Soil
Abstract: AbstractThe problems with poor subgrade soil which is considered as the foundation for the flexible pavement regarding the deformation under load repetitions is a major concern for road engineers. The Poor subgrade soil may be improved by stabilization or implication of soil reinforcements. In this work, the pneumatic repeated loading testing techniques has been implemented for assessing the influence of both techniques on the resilient characteristics of subgrade soil. Cutback …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Managing Pavement Settlement Risk: Impact of Waterlogging and Soil Conditions
Abstract: In the context of road infrastructure, the occurrence of waterlogging due to rainfall can have significant repercussions. Rainwater often infiltrates the road surface and, depending on factors such as the depth of the foundation and the extent of penetration into the ground, can lead to the soil beneath the road becoming either moist or saturated. This, in turn, can result in a reduction of the soil's bearing capacity. When vehicles …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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Bhumi pariksha of Ayurveda classics in the purview of Soil science.
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the essential element for Ayurveda as it utilizes mainly herbal-based medicines. Ayurveda faces the challenge to ensure the quality and safety of Ayurveda medicines in this era of extreme pollution. Ayurveda treatises explain Bhumi pariksha or soil examination as the preliminary procedure in the cultivation of medicinal plants. Ayurveda as an ancient medical system lacks the more scientific methods in its primitive form of soil examination. Hence, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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A Study on Improving CBR Value by using EPE foam in Addition to GGBS Slag for Subgrade Soil
Abstract: This paper identifies the use of industrial by-product Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) as a stabilizing agent in expansive soil with high swelling property causing severe damage to buildings built on it, and this study identifies the optimal percentage of GGBS for increasing the strength of clayey soil. Using GGBS slag to improve the CBR value of subgrade soil can have potential benefits. Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–23 Read article
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Impact of Fly Ash Pollution on Quality of Agricultural Soils Around Thermal Power Station
Abstract: The coal-fired Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station (KTPS) and its fly ash pond in Nagpur District, Maharashtra, India has been responsible for serious fly ash pollution incidents of agricultural soil. The present study was carried out on the quality of soil samples around the fly ash pond and KTPS. The physicochemical and chemical characteristics of soil samples were observed to be affected due to fly ash pollution. The fertility of soil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–17 Read article