One of the widely used methods for improving the engineering performance of problematic
soils is in-situ or ex-situ mixing using various additives (conventionally cement and lime). In …

Soil stabilization using nanomaterials is an emerging research area although, to date, its
investigation has mostly been laboratory-based and therefore requires extensive study for …

Biological approaches have captured the attention of researchers regarding the beneficial
effects of cyanobacteria inoculation in improving surficial soil stability. However, a gap exists …

The mechanical performance of microfine ground-granulated blast-furnace slag grouts for
improving sandy soils was evaluated using unconfined compressive strength, drained …

Overtopping erosion is one of the main factors responsible for the destruction of earthen
structures due to floods. Considering the shortage of existing studies and the need for further …

abstract Soil stabilization using nanomaterials is an emerging research area although, to
date, its investigation has mostly been laboratory-based and therefore requires extensive …

Internal erosion is a major concern to the design and operation of earth structures when
seepage occurs through or beneath these structures. An essential part of the design process …

The erosion resistance of soils can be improved upon by such binders as cement, lime,
gypsum, sodium chloride, aluminium sulphate, lignosulfonate, fly ash and steel slag …

Seepage-induced erosion is one of the main reasons leading to the catastrophic failure of
earth dams, levees, and dykes. Mitigation measures include grouting or mixing additives …