Expansive soils are subject to large volume changes in arid and semi-arid regions due to
seasonal climatic variations. Alternate swelling and shrinkage results in distress and even …

Water distribution pipes constructed in expansive clay soils are often subjected to severe
distress subsequent to construction. Seasonal variations in climatic conditions cause …

The use of soil water tension (suction) is becoming increasingly important in the prediction of
soil expansion and in the geotechnical design of post-tensioned, ground-supported slabs …

Buildings constructed on expansive soils often suffer damage due to shrinkage and heave of
the soil as a result of seasonal climate change. There is a need for a better understanding of …

A field site was established in 1993 near Newcastle, Australia, as part of a long-term study
into expansive soil behavior. The primary objectives in establishing the site were to collect …

Shrink-swell behavior of expansive soils highly influences the performance of lightly loaded
structures with shallow footings. Expansive soils often undergo heave and settlement due to …

Expansive soils are major geotechnical hazards that pose several problems on engineering
structures causing billions of dollars of damage in many parts of the world especially at …

Expansive soils present significant geotechnical and structural engineering challenges the
world over, with costs associated with expansive behaviour estimated to run into several …

Expansive soils present significant geotechnical and structural engineering challenges the
world over, with costs associated with expansive behaviour estimated to run into several …

This keynote paper focuses on the recent research advances made in topics related to
expansive soils, which are located in most of the countries in the world. Most of the research …