Biochar application alters soil structure but not soil hydraulic conductivity of an expansive clayey soil under field conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s11368-020-02786-x
Abstract: Purpose Biochar amendment is considered as a soil management practice worldwide for the sustainable agricultural production by improving soil physical property, fertility, and microbial activity. However, the change of soil structure and hydraulic conductivity over… read more here.
Keywords: hydraulic conductivity; expansive clayey; application; soil ... See more keywords
Investigations on air pressure and air losses in compressed air tunneling through saturated clayey soil
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2021.01.003
Abstract: Abstract Determination of air pressure and assessment of air losses in clayey soil are of great importance to implementation of compressed air tunneling. In the present work, a series of air flow tests were performed… read more here.
Keywords: compressed air; clayey soil; air losses; air pressure ... See more keywords
Laboratory and numerical based analysis of floating sand columns in clayey soil
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DOI: 10.1186/s40703-019-0106-6
Abstract: The inclusion of sand columns results in enhancing the bearing capacity of clayey soil, increase the rate of consolidation, presentation of liquefaction in loose sandy soils and provide lateral resistance against the horizontal movement. This… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; columns; sand columns; clayey soil ... See more keywords
Stabilization of Clayey Soil with Garlic Skin and Rice Husk Ash for Flexible Pavement Construction
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DOI: 10.1520/gtj20160227
Abstract: Soil stabilization is the method of improving the strength characteristics of in situ soil by compaction or by the addition of admixtures. Clay minerals have small particles and a variable degree of crystal perfection. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: soil; skin rice; garlic skin; clayey soil ... See more keywords
Improving Weak Subgrade Soil Using Different Additives
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15134462
Abstract: Weak subgrade is the main problem facing most highway projects. Therefore, this study focuses on trying to improve the properties and increase the strength of weak, clayey, swelling soil for use as a subgrade for… read more here.
Keywords: clayey soil; weak subgrade; stabilization; soil ... See more keywords