Revolutionizing Soil Stabilization: Harnessing Nano-Enhanced Coir Fiber And Micro-Shredded Waste Plastic For Enhanced Performance - A Detailed Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This research investigates the innovative utilization of coir fiber and micro-shredded waste plastic for stabilizing BC soil within road subgrade layers, exploring both their individual and combined effects. A comprehensive array of tests, encompassing liquid limit, plastic limit, UCS, CBR, Proctor, free swell index, mechanical analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, direct shear, consolidation, tri-axial, and swelling pressure assessments, were conducted on various soil configurations: virgin soil, virgin soil amended with 0.9% coir fiber and 6% micro-shredded waste plastic powder, and a combination of both. Beyond assessing the mechanical and geotechnical properties of the modified soils, this study delves into the potential influence of nanotechnology on enhancing their performance.