ENGINEERING BEHAVIOR OF A SAND REINFORCED WITH PLASTIC WASTE

This paper describes an experimental study of the utilization of polyethylene terephthalate fibers in reinforcement of uncemented and artificially cemented sand. Stress--strain--strength response, under axisymmetric loading, was evaluated by a comprehensive experimental program, which included unconfined compression tests, splitting tensile tests, and drained triaxial compression tests with local strain measurement. Emphasis was on the influence of the fiber length and content on the basic aspects of soil behavior, such as the initial stiffness, peak and ulitimate strength, ductility, and energy absorption capacity.

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• Authors:
  • Consoli, N C
  • Montardo, J P
  • Prietto, PDM
  • Pasa, G S
• Publication Date: 2002-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 462-472
• Serial:
  • Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
  • Volume: 128
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1090-0241
  • Serial URL: http://ojps.aip.org/gto

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fiber reinforced materials; Foundation engineering; Foundation soils; Geotechnical engineering; Highway engineering; Recycled materials; Reinforcing materials; Sand; Sandy soils; Soil mechanics; Soil science; Soil stabilization; Soil tests; Waste products (Materials)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Polyethylene terephthalate
• Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00925080
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 30 2002 12:00AM