Several soil stabilization techniques have been adopted to favorably modify the
geotechnical properties like hydraulic conductivity, strength, and compressibility of soil. In …

In this study, Biopolymers are used as an attempt to create sustainable environment by
eliminating the negative environmental impacts of using traditional admixtures in soil …

The general aim of soil treatment in construction engineering is to improve soil properties
such as aggregate stability, strength, and erosion resistance. Conventional soil treatment …

Addition of appropriate additives is considered as one of the most widely used techniques in
soil stabilization applications. This study explores the viability of two types of biopolymer …

The necessary application of sustainable engineering methodologies has been increasing
as the number of environmental hazards caused by global warming is on the rise. Cement …

Soil amelioration is a challenging task in bulk civil engineering applications such as
embankment slopes, landfill liner, pavement subgrade, retaining wall back fill. The …

When construction work is planned on soil with inadequate shear strength, its engineering
properties need to be improved. Chemical stabilization is one of the solutions for soil …

Chemical stabilization of soils is one of the most used techniques to improve the properties
of weak soils in order to allow their use in geotechnical works. Although several binders can …

This paper presents the effectiveness of xanthan gum (XG) biopolymer in stabilising the
expansive soil. The XG biopolymer is mixed with expansive soil in different proportions such …

This article presents a comprehensive study on the efficacy of xanthan gum (XG) biopolymer
as a green construction material in treating problematic weak subgrade soil (ie, expansive …