Sandpile behaviour in Mexico Clay soils: Assessing the applicability of sandpiles at the NAICM site as alternative to PVDs

The construction of the new airport of Mexico City (NAICM) is challenging, as the subsoil at the site is very weak. The airport, which is under construction at the moment, is located on top of thick layers of Mexico Clay soils. These clayey layers consist of a mixture of both clay particles and pyroclastic volcanic materials. These unique soils...