This dissertation presents an in-depth investigation into the performance of Engineered Water Repellent (EWR) soils for mitigating frost action, particularly in pavement [...]

Micropiles are a relatively new deep foundation technology in the United States. As an alternative to driven piles or drilled shafts, micropiles can provide substantial [...]

Highway embankments require careful selection of the borrow material and construction practices. Most highway agencies in North America specify the soil selection criteri[...]

Due to the recent (2015) federal regulations pertaining to disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities, methods to dewater the CCR impoundments, e[...]

Organo-silane (OS) surface modification works by chemically altering the surface of silica based materials and rendering them hydrophobic (waterproof). Limited research [...]

Geosynthetic fiber reinforced soil can be used to remediate weak, near-surface soils. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that the geofibers had on the[...]

This dissertation, stemming from a substantial research endeavor funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (Award #1928813), stands as an essential exploration of En[...]

Biochar has emerged as a promising soil amendment to enhance soil hydraulic properties, particularly improving water retention in fine-grained soils. This study investiga[...]

This research involved a comprehensive experimental program was carried out to study compaction characteristics and associated engineering properties of test soils from t[...]

Landfilling is one of the most common methods to dispose municipal solid waste (MSW) and coal combustion residues (CCRs) in the U.S. Sustainable landfilling will be the k[...]