Soil reinforcement with synthetic and natural fibres: a review

• Main Authors: Tuan Ismail, Tuan Noor Hasanah, Yuriz, Yasmin, Yahya, Nur Faezah, Adnan, Suraya Hani, Mat Hassan, Nik Normunira, Wan Jusoh, Wan Amizah, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Fahrni
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UTHM 2020
• Subjects: TH Building construction
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/2215/1/Ch10%20Soil%20Reinforcement%20with%20Synthetic%20and%20Natural%20Fibres.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/2215/

Problematic soil is a common issue in construction activities, particularly when dealing with peat and clay soils of poor geotechnical properties. Such soils are non-homogeneous, and their properties vary greatly from place to place or, in some cases, even at one place. The growing development deman...