Laboratory and field tests have shown that accelerated compression of peat soils occurs in response to moderate heating and an effective overconsolidation is produced on subsequent cooling. This phenomenon has been termed thermal precompression. In this study, long-term laboratory and field tests were conducted to investigate secondary compression behavior of peat as a function of stress and te...

Soft soils with unfavorable properties can be improved using various ground-improvement methods. Among these methods, geosynthetic-reinforced pile-supported (GRPS) embankments are considered a reliable option for challenging ground conditions and time-bound projects. Nevertheless, the intricate load transfer mechanism of GRPS embankment presents challenges due to multiple interactions among its...

The adoption of flowable mixtures treated soils is suggested as a sustainable solution for repairing the damage caused by burrowing animals in Po River embankments. Soil from damaged sites proposed to be mixed with lime or cement, other additives, and water order obtain an adequate compromise between viscosity—which crucial flowing mixture into hole site machines—and shrinkage that might occur ...