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What effect does the inclusion of plastic waste chips have on the shear strength of sandy soil?
What effect does the inclusion of plastic waste chips have on the shear strength of sandy soil?
- It does not affect the shear strength.
- It decreases the shear strength significantly.
- It improves the shear strength due to increased friction. (correct)
- It complicates the measurement of shear strength.
What was the main aim of the research regarding plastic waste chips?
What was the main aim of the research regarding plastic waste chips?
- To determine the economic feasibility of plastic waste.
- To assess the biological degradation of plastic in soil.
- To analyze the environmental impact of plastic waste.
- To investigate shear strength and penetration resistance. (correct)
Which parameter was notably affected by the inclusion of plastic waste material in sand, according to the findings?
Which parameter was notably affected by the inclusion of plastic waste material in sand, according to the findings?
- The particle density of the sand.
- The void ratio of the soil.
- The moisture content of the soil.
- The internal friction angle and cohesion value. (correct)
What condition was the sand subjected to before the laboratory tests were conducted?
What condition was the sand subjected to before the laboratory tests were conducted?
What does the direct shear test determine when conducted on reinforced sand?
What does the direct shear test determine when conducted on reinforced sand?
What is the significance of using polyethylene fibers from plastic waste in soil reinforcement?
What is the significance of using polyethylene fibers from plastic waste in soil reinforcement?
In soil classification, what analysis was performed to determine the particle sizes of the sand used in the study?
In soil classification, what analysis was performed to determine the particle sizes of the sand used in the study?
What general conclusion was made about plastic waste as fiber reinforcement in soil?
What general conclusion was made about plastic waste as fiber reinforcement in soil?
What was the primary aim of the study regarding plastic waste?
What was the primary aim of the study regarding plastic waste?
Which percentage of plastic waste was found to be optimum for enhancing shear strength and CBR number?
Which percentage of plastic waste was found to be optimum for enhancing shear strength and CBR number?
What laboratory tests were conducted to assess the effects of plastic waste on sand properties?
What laboratory tests were conducted to assess the effects of plastic waste on sand properties?
What effect did plastic waste reinforcement have on the penetration resistance of the sand?
What effect did plastic waste reinforcement have on the penetration resistance of the sand?
At what relative density states were the soil improvement tests conducted?
At what relative density states were the soil improvement tests conducted?
What is one of the key benefits of using plastic waste as a soil reinforcement material?
What is one of the key benefits of using plastic waste as a soil reinforcement material?
Why is the recycling of plastic waste considered a challenge worldwide?
Why is the recycling of plastic waste considered a challenge worldwide?
How did the addition of plastic waste affect the improvement of sand compared to natural soil?
How did the addition of plastic waste affect the improvement of sand compared to natural soil?
What percentage of plastic chips was used in the study to determine shear strength?
What percentage of plastic chips was used in the study to determine shear strength?
Which method is suggested for future studies to explore plastic waste in soil?
Which method is suggested for future studies to explore plastic waste in soil?
Which of the following aspects was NOT addressed in the study regarding soil reinforcement?
Which of the following aspects was NOT addressed in the study regarding soil reinforcement?
What is indicated as important for assessing the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced sand?
What is indicated as important for assessing the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced sand?
Which technique did the authors NOT mention in the context of soil testing?
Which technique did the authors NOT mention in the context of soil testing?
In the context of soil reinforcement, what role does the optimal percentage of plastic chips play?
In the context of soil reinforcement, what role does the optimal percentage of plastic chips play?
What fundamental aspect of soil mechanics is emphasized by the use of waste plastic in soil reinforcement?
What fundamental aspect of soil mechanics is emphasized by the use of waste plastic in soil reinforcement?
Which property is typically affected when incorporating plastic materials into soil?
Which property is typically affected when incorporating plastic materials into soil?
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Study Notes
###Â Recycling Plastic for Soil Improvement
- The research focused on recycling plastic water bottles as a reinforcement material for improving sandy soil.
- Tests were carried out on natural and reinforced sands, with varying percentages (0%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1.0%) of plastic waste added to the dry weight of the sand.
- Two relative density states were analyzed: 30% and 60%.
- The tests used were Direct Shear Box and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests.
- The results indicated that plastic waste reinforcement improved the shear strength and CBR number of the reinforced sand.
- The optimum percentage of plastic waste for enhancing these properties was found to be 0.75%.
- At the optimum percentage, the improvement in shear strength and penetration resistance in the reinforced sand increased by at least 9% compared to natural soil in both relative density states (30% and 60%).
###Â Plastic Waste as Construction Material
- Plastic bottles are becoming more popular, with a reported 500% increase in their usage over the past decade.
- The research used plastic waste chips as reinforcement material.
- Other studies have focused on using polyethylene fibers extracted from plastic wastes for reinforcing both cemented and uncemented sands.
- The research aimed to investigate the effect of introducing plastic waste chips with varying percentages on the shear strength and penetration resistance of sand with different relative densities.
###Â Strengths of Reinforced Soil
- The inclusion of plastic waste chips improved the shear strength of the sandy soil due to increased friction between soil particles and the plastic waste.
- Plastic waste reinforcement also increased the cohesion value of the soil.
- Increased friction angles and cohesion values improve the soil's strength and stability.
###Â Future Research
- Further studies are needed to investigate the effect of different percentages and sizes of plastic waste on the CBR values.
- The research focused on the optimum percentage for shear strength, but further analysis is needed to determine if 0.75% is also optimal for penetration resistance.
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