The influence of freeze-thaw cycles on the shear strength of Illite clay

Thermo-active structures, such as energy piles, are used to store and extract heat energy from soil. In areas with seasonal freezing and thawing, such infrastructure is subjected to changes in the soil structure and, consequently, the soil strength. This research investigated the influence of repeated freeze-thaw (FT) cycles and different...

Influence depth of lime application on organic soft clay

Soil-lime improvement is a common most effective me.fooimprove wet soft clay; many factors are involved in achieving the improvement. Mixing is one of those. The degree of pulverization plays an importance role in the efficiency of the improvement. The strength of treated soil depends on the lump size. A high degree of pulverization is expensive...