International Research Journal of Engineering Science, Technology and Innovation

Ikramul Hoque

Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology University Malaysia Pahang Gambang 26300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Black Cotton Soil Improvement Techniques By Waste Plastic
  Author(s): Ikramul Hoque*, Muzamir Hasan and Shuvo Dip Datta
  
  The use of plastic bottles is on the rise, causing lots of new environmental issues. It is now extremely difficult to dispose of plastic waste without damaging the ecosystem. As good quality soil for embankments is limited, utilizing plastic bottles to enhance soil strength parameters is a cost-effective solution. This study explores the potential application of discarded plastic strips from plastic bottles for soil property enhancement. The black cotton soil is amended with about 0%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, and 10% plastic strips. On black cotton soil that had been strengthened with plastic waste, direct shear and falling head water permeability tests were executed as part of the experiment. The test results under the circumstances are provided to evaluate the change in soil strength characteristics. In the aspects of shear strength, friction angle, and cohesiveness, it was determined th.. View More»
  DOI: 10.14303/2315-5663.2022.83

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