The purpose of this paper is to review the development and the state of the art in desiccation
cracking characterization methods and review the desiccation cracking behaviors of soils …

Soil reinforcement is defined as a technique to improve the engineering characteristics of
soil. In this way, using natural fibers to reinforce soil is an old and ancient idea …

Desiccation cracking is a common natural phenomenon in clayey soils, considerably
degrading their mechanical and hydraulic properties. Typical remediation methods are …

An experimental program was undertaken to investigate the effects of discrete short
polypropylene fiber (PP-fiber) on the strength and mechanical behavior of uncemented and …

The interfacial mechanical interaction between the reinforcement and soil matrix is a key
factor in controlling the engineering properties of reinforced soil. To evaluate the factors …

As a sub-product in the treatment process of End of Life Tires (ELTs), Waste Tire Textile
Fibers (WTTFs) are hazardous waste materials that are traditionally buried or burned as …

The tensile strength of soil is an important mechanical parameter that controls the
development of tension cracks. In this study, randomly distributed polypropylene fibers were …

Expansive clays swell in presence of the water and shrink in its absence, thereby producing
desiccation cracks which significantly alter its mechanical and hydraulic performance. In this …

Improvement of the crack resistance of clayey soils by fiber reinforcement was investigated
using initially saturated and fiber-reinforced soil specimens subjected to desiccation. An …

In the current construction practice, reinforcing the soil is an effective and reliable ground
improvement technique for increasing the strength and stability of the soil in various …