The type of soil known as expansive is capable changing its volume through swelling and contracting. These types soils are mostly composed montmorillonite, a mineral with the capacity to absorb water, which causes heave by increasing volume. Due their contract or expand in response seasonal fluctuations water content, these might prove be significant risk engineering structures. Many studies ha...

The construction industry plays a fundamental role in the economy of developing country, representing, most them, approximately 3.7% to 10.5% its Gross Domestic Product. However, it is extremely important search for sustainable alternatives this sector, aiming reduce environmental impacts generated by production inputs, waste generation, addition inappropriate disposal activity environment. The...