Abstract: The Boussinesq theory for the distribution of stresses in a half-space resulting from surface loads is largely used in road engineering. It is based on the assumption of linear-elastic homogeneous isotropic half-space for ...

Abstract: The mechanical strength of a fine-grained lateritic soil treated with CEMII/BM 32.5 N cement up to 9% by weight of dry soil and prepared at three different molding water contents was investigated by means of California ...