Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a polymeric material whose low density and high
strength/density ratio has made it renowned to be used as a lightweight geosynthetic in the …

This paper presents an exhaustive review of the challenges faced in the construction of road
embankments on soft ground and proposes a direction for future development. Frequently …

The suitability of geocell reinforcement in reducing rut depth, surface settlements and/or
pavement cracks during service life of the pavements supported on expanded polystyrene …

The paper focuses on the detailed analysis of the dynamic characterisation of polyurethane
to evaluate the effects of polyurethane injections into soil with the aim of geotechnical …

Expanded polystyrene geofoam has long been used as a compressible lightweight
alternative for soil backfills to reduce lateral pressure behind retaining walls. Uncertainty in …

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam panels of low stiffness installed vertically against the
rigid nonyielding retaining structure provide additional deformations in the backfill. This …

Foamed polyurethane (PU) grouting materials are widely used for the non-destructive
rehabilitation of roadbeds due to their expansion characteristics, lightweight, and high …

Frequent major earthquakes in Japan necessitate earthquake-resistant infrastructure. The
dynamic deformation characteristics of rigid polyurethane foam, used as a lightweight …

Sand-EPS geofoam is commonly used as a seismic buffer in a variety of geotechnical
applications to alleviate damages imposed by seismic vibrations. Evaluation of the …

In this study, a series of strain-controlled cyclic triaxial as well as bender element tests are
carried out, so that the dynamic properties of mixtures of sand and expanded polystyrene …