The Utilization of Plastic Waste for Stabilizing Expansive Soil Subgrade: A Critical Review

Document Type : Review Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India.

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India.

4 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India.

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 explored potential applications of plastic waste 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 a reinforcing material for various types of soil remains a concern. Different studies have been conducted to explore the potential of plastic waste as a reinforcing material for ground improvement.  This paper presents a review of the scope and applicability of plastic waste for reinforcing expansive soils and its other impacts.

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Civil Engineering Infrastructures Journal
Volume 58, Issue 2
December 2025
Pages 203-229

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  • Receive Date: 09 December 2023
  • Revise Date: 07 March 2024
  • Accept Date: 07 April 2024

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