Stabilization of Soils Using Geosynthetic Mat...

Stabilization of Soils Using Geosynthetic Material (Bamboo Fibers)

Author Name : Yogender Sharma, Prof. Chitaranjan Kumar

ABSTRACT

As we all know, structures such as buildings, bridges, highways, and dams are all supported by soil, and the soil at a construction site may not always be completely suitable. The in situ soil in granular soil deposits can be quite loose, indicating a large elastic settlement. In this situation, the soil must be modified in order to raise its unit weight, which will boost shear strength and load bearing capability. When the top layers of soil are unsuitable, they must be removed and replaced with better soil, which may then be used to build the structural foundation. As a result, improving load bearing capability is even more crucial when constructing a structural foundation.

Soil stabilisation is a procedure that involves strengthening the physical attributes of the soil by blending or mixing substances in order to improve its strength, durability, and other properties. Soil stabilisation methods include: cement stabilisation, lime stabilisation, bitumen stabilisation, chemical stabilisation, and a new emerging technology of stabilisation using Geo textiles and Geo synthetic fibers. Bamboo fibers are being used as a geo synthetic material for soil stabilisation in this project. CBR values will improve with the addition of bamboo fibers to the soil, and the thickness of the pavement layer will be reduced. Bamboo fibers are a type of geosynthetic material that is readily available, environmentally beneficial, and cost-effective. When compared to traditional construction methods, the overall cost of using soil stabilising methods in construction is lower. The liquid limit of the soil, the soil's MDD, the soil's OMC, the soil's shear strength, and the soil's CBR value were discovered. We determined from the restricted laboratory investigation that 0.75 percent bamboo fiber can significantly improve the qualities of Black cotton soil. The benefits of this project include the low cost of incorporating bamboo fiber into soil stabilisation and the ability to produce excellent concrete