Abstract: A drive is currently underway in the construction industry to promote the use of in situ soils (including clays) that are reinforced with natural fibers. This effort is primarily driven by sustainability considerations and ...

Abstract: Granular columns are widely used as a soil improvement solution adopted in the case of soft clays in an effort to increase their bearing capacity and stiffness. Granular columns, whether sand drains or gravel columns, are ...

Abstract: Establishing a reliable value for the axial pipe–soil interface resistance is critical for the design of offshore pipelines. Over the last few years, several independent research groups have modified existing methodologies ...

Abstract: The performance of retaining walls is affected by spatial variability in the properties of the retained backfill. In practice, the conventional approach for designing retaining walls is deterministic and is based on ensuring ...

Abstract: Reinforcement of soils with fibers generally increases the mechanical properties of the fiber-reinforced soil (FRS) system. However, published literature is limited to investigating the undrained response of clay and ...