Sustainable ground improvement method using encapsulated polypropylene (PP) column reinforcement

• Main Authors: Muzamir, Hasan, M. S. I., Zaini, N. A. W., Hong, Abdul, Wahab, K. A., Masri, Putra Jaya, Ramadhansyah, Hyodo, M., Winter, M. J., Sholichin, M., Haribowo, R.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Science 2021
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General); TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements; TF Railroad engineering and operation
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/32878/1/Sustainable%20ground%20improvement%20method%20using%20encapsulated%20polypropylene.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/32878/; https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/930/1/012016

This study investigates the effectiveness of encapsulated polypropylene (PP) column in enhancing the undrained shear strength of kaolin (soft clay). The usage of PP in treating problematic soil is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative compared to other materials. The installation of gran...