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Evaluation of Subgrade Soils using California Bearing Ratio (Cbr) in Parts of Rivers [PDF]
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2014 Subgrade soils are characterized by their resistance to deformation under load, which can be a measure of strength (stress needed to break a material) or stiffness (the relationship of stress and strain in the elastic range or how well a material is ...
N E Ekeocha, N Egesi
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Performance studies of oil lubricated helical groove journal bearing [PDF]
, 1992 This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.The provision of helical grooves on the surface of a plain journal bearing can improve the stability of a rotor-bearing system.
Khan, Muhammad Zubair
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Improvement in CBR value of soil reinforced with nonwoven geotextile sheets
International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 2021 Geosynthetics are human made material used to reinforce soils to improve the bearing capacity and permeability of the soil, reducing soil settlement. Geosynthetics application plays a vital role in the highways constructions with no additive layers, such
S. Ramjiram Thakur +2 more
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Application of steel slag in stabilizations of expansive soil: an experimental study [PDF]
Archives of Civil Engineering, 2023 This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of steel slag (SS) as a by-product as an additive on the geotechnical properties of expansive soil. A series of laboratory tests were conducted on natural and stabilized soils.
Worku Firomsa Kabeta
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GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITIC SOIL STABILIZED WITH CEMENT AND PULVERIZED WOOD CHARCOAL [PDF]
Journal of Engineering Science (Chişinău), 2020 This study investigates the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil stabilized with pulverized wood charcoal (PWC) in comparison with the same soil stabilized with cement which is considered to be the best stabilizer.
Aderinlewo, Olufikayo +3 more
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Improving the Soft Clay Using Seashell and Eggshell for Road Construction [PDF]
Journal of Engineering Research - Egypt, 2022 Farming residues like eggshells and Sea residues like seashells have turned into a well-known choice for enhancement of soft soils because of their expense viability and natural cordiality, making them a suitable choice for accomplishing sustainability ...
Mohamed Sakr +3 more
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Transportation Engineering, 2022 Road pavement defect has been a major issue in the construction industry leading to a high cost of maintenance and sometimes a total reconstruction of the road. Expansive road subgrade materials are one of the major causes of these road defects.
Samuel Y.O. Amakye +2 more
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Assessment Of Designed And Measured Mechanistic Parameters Of Concrete Pavement Foundation
The Baltic Journal of Road and Bridge Engineering, 2019 There are plenty of in situ tests available to examine pavement foundation performance regarding stiffness and support conditions. This study evaluates several in situ tests of the stiffness and support conditions of concrete pavement foundation layers ...
Yang Zhang +2 more
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Granulometric and Chemical Soil Stabilization of Forest Roads Using Cement [PDF]
Anuário do Instituto de Geociências, 2018 This work aimed to analyze the chemical and granulometric stabilization of gravel for forest roads through the use of concrete. The sample was analyzed according to DNIT’s (2006) granulometric range; related to its natural granulometric characteristics ...
Breno Santos Arrivabeni +3 more
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Physical stabilization of expansive subgrade soil using locally produced geogrid material
SN Applied Sciences, 2021 Article Highlights The strength of weak subgrade soil was strongly improved after the introduction of two locally produced geogrid materials made of polypropylene and high density polyethylene, respectively The geogrid made from polypropylene raw ...
Samson Yonas Aga
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