The utilization of Plastic Waste for Stabilizing Expansive Soil Subgrade: A critical review

Kumar, Mantu; Pratap, Bheem; Azhar, Md; Mondal, Somenath; Singh, Rakesh Pratap

doi:10.22059/ceij.2024.369358.1991

The utilization of Plastic Waste for Stabilizing Expansive Soil Subgrade: A critical review

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¹ Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur-831014

² Department of Civil Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248002

³ Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, JAMSHEDPUR-831014

10.22059/ceij.2024.369358.1991

Abstract

In Developing countries like India, plastic waste has become a menace to the environment and civilization. Moreover, it challenges the sustainable waste management practice since plastic waste is non-biodegradable. The reuse and recycling of plastic are the best way to handle it and can be used as a good construction material. Researchers have worked to find potential uses of plastic wastes in civil engineering construction. In this context, it is worth mentioning that efforts have been made to utilize plastic waste as reinforcement material in ground improvements. However, the suitability of plastic strips as reinforcing material for diverse types of soil is still a matter of concern. Different studies have been conducted to explore the potential of plastic waste as reinforcing material for ground improvement. In this paper review of the work done on the scope of applicability of plastic waste to reinforce the expansive soils and its other impact is done.

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