Sorptivity, swelling, shrinkage, compression and durability of quarry dust treated soft soils for moisture bound pavement geotechnics

Engineering Properties and Shrinkage Limit of Swelling Soils in Greece

The existence of specific expansive minerals in the clay soil related to the climatological conditions, seasonable variation of rainfall precipitation (wet and dry periods) and fluctuation of water table in Mediterranean countries, has resulted to induce unexpected shrinkage and swelling movements with all the unfavourable consequences. It was observed that light industrial structures and small...

Durability of Latex Modified Concrete Mixed with a Shrinkage Reducing Agent for Bridge Deck Pavement

Latex modified concrete (LMC) is used for a bridge deck pavement method that was introduced in Korea in the 2000s, and it is currently the concrete pavement method being used for most highway bridges. It has been recommended that mixing with latex approximately 15% in terms of polymer-cement ratio (P/C ratio) by weight showed no occurrence of cracks with sufficient tensile strength and bond str...

Modeling effect of initial soil moisture on sorptivity and infiltration

Relation between swelling and erodibility of cohesive soils

Lower Bound Shakedown Analysis in Geotechnics

The paper describes some recent developments in the application of lower bound shakedown analysis to geotechnical problems. The theoretical basis of shakedown analysis is briefly reviewed along with the necessary finite element and optimization procedures. In terms of applications, the primary focus is on pavement design which is discussed in some detail.