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13 articles for “Granular soils”
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A methodology for the determination of bearing capacity of granular soils with plate loading tests
Abstract: In granular soils, due to the inability to collect undisturbed samples of soil for geotechnical laboratory tests or the impracticality of carrying out dynamic penetration tests, highlights the necessity to find a useful approach in the engineering geological practice for the determination of bearing capacity. In these soils the determination of bearing capacity can be evaluated with several formula that necessary require the estimation of the friction angle: this leads …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of pH on Shear Strength Behavior of Granular Soil
Abstract: In this research, the performances of pH value on shear strength behavior of granular soil have been studied. The shear strength of soil is an important term in most of the foundation engineering problems such as the bearing capacity of shallow foundation, slope stability of dam/embankment and lateral earth pressure on retaining walls. A series of direct shear tests were conducted on two types of dry granular soils (taken from …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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LOAD SETTLEMENT BEHAVIOUR OF LOOSE GRANULAR SOIL FILL WITH RUBBER NODED BAMBOO GRID
Abstract: Soil Reinforcement is the widely accepted technique to improve the bearing capacity of challenging sites. There are various natural as well as synthetic material available as reinforcement for soil. Nowadays geosynthetic reinforced granular fill material is widely used in soft sub grade soil. This manuscript deals with the experimental studies carried out to explore the possibility of using naturally available bamboo as a geogrid to increase the bearing capacity of …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Sustainable Ground Improvement Using Industrial Waste: Steel Slag as Granular Columns
Abstract: The increasing demand for infrastructure development on weak and compressible soils has necessitated the adoption of effective ground improvement techniques. At the same time, the rapid growth of the steel industry has resulted in the generation of huge quantities of steel slag, posing significant environmental and waste management issues. This paper focuses on the sustainable utilization of steel slag as a substitute material for granular columns in ground improvement applications. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Geotechnical Influence Factors in Empirical Design of Highway Pavement: The A123 Ilorin – Lokoja Highway, Nigeria Case Studies
Abstract: Site investigation and application of geological and geotechnical influence factors on the highway were investigated. Method involved field sampling, geotechnical laboratory and x-ray diffraction analysis and use of SRTM extracted slope and drainage parameters; and their integration in a GIS based multi-criteria decision analysis to derive a subgrade suitability map as a design tool. The suitability criteria classified the highway into four (4) design sections. Section one for very low …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 53–70 Read article
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Characteristics of Geology in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area, Bangladesh
Abstract: This study represents the general characteristics of foundation soil in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) area. The KCC is situated in southwestern part in Bangladesh. Lithologically the area is composed of coarse to very fine silty sand, silt, silty clay, clayey silt and clay in various proportion. The SPT (Standard Penetration Test) value of the investigated area range between 0 and 7 from surface to 8 m deep. Here, the liquid …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Investigation of the Effects of Solpawa SBR-X TM Doses on Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in Loam Soil at Different Depths
Abstract: Laboratory trials of environmental remediation products bring the hope of inventing such products to reality for many of today’s intractable environmental pollution conditions, paving the way for the field trials and subsequent large-scale field application. This laboratory study was conducted as the first phase of a 2-tiered adaptive trials of Solpawa® Bioremediation System (Solpawa-SBX) funded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The study investigated the effectiveness of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 64–72 Read article
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Improvement of Sand Subgrade Soil Strength with Geogride Reinforcement
Abstract: The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of sub-grade, sub base and base course materials. The most important of these are the type and quality of sub-grade soil. But in Iraq most of the flexible pavements are needed to be constructed over weak and problematic sub-grade. Flexible pavements constructed on weak subgrade with low California bearing ratio (CBR) are required to increase its total thickness. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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The Role of IoT in Sustainable Agriculture: Leveraging Big Data for Precision Farming
Abstract: Precision farming combined with the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming the agricultural industry by boosting productivity and encouraging sustainable practices.. This paper explores the transformative impact of IoT technologies on modern agriculture, focusing on how big data analytics can be leveraged to optimize farming practices, reduce waste, and conserve resources. The Internet of Things (IoT) offers real-time data on a range of agricultural characteristics, including soil moisture, temperature, humidity, …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Stabilization of Reinforced Earth Wall Backfill Using Steel Slag and Recycled PET Fiber: A Composite Material Approach
Abstract: Reinforced Earth (RE) walls are widely used in infrastructure due to their structural efficiency and ease of construction. However, they typically require high-quality granular backfill, which may not be readily available or cost-effective in many regions. This study investigates the potential of utilizing locally available sandy clay soil stabilized with industrial and plastic waste materials specifically 20% steel slag and 0.75% shredded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, as an alternative backfill …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 110–127 Read article
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Effect of the Position of Geotextile on the Performance Parameters of the Flexible Pavement
Abstract: The major deterioration of the flexible pavement is due to the combined effect of fatigue cracking caused by excessive horizontal strain at the bottom of the bituminous layer and rutting deformation caused by excessive vertical strain at the top of subgrade layer. For designing the flexible pavement, it is necessary to determine the minimum thickness of the road crust, required to withstand the expected fatigue life and rutting life. The …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 65–75 Read article
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First experimental results on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a landfill in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy)
Abstract: We report on experimental results conducted on “clay and bentonite” mixtures for the waterproofing of a tank landfill located in Northwestern Piedmont Region (NW Italy).The geotechnical experimental tests on “clay and bentonite” mixtures were conducted in the laboratory first, with the aim of finding the optimum percentage of granular bentonite to be added to the clay and then, they were carried out in situ, in the tank, on the layer …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Ascobolus scatigenus (Berk. & Curtis) Brumm: New to Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Revision of Checklist of Ascobolus
Abstract: In this study, Ascobolus scatigenus (Berk. & Curtis) Brumm. was reported for the first time from a newly described habitat in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. So far, this coprophilous cup-fungus was known to be reported only from Saharanpur Garden, Sheikhupura, Hyderabad, and Punjab. External morphology and microscopic characteristics were very similar to those of Ascobolus scatigenus (Berk. & Curtis) Brumm. Many apothecial cups of the fungus were growing over the …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article