Abstract
This study focused on investigating strength properties of the randomly distributed sisal fiberreinforced soil subjected to applied static and dynamic loading conditions. Series of static laboratory tests were performed to determine compaction characteristics, compressive and interfacial shear strength properties of the composite. Dynamic properties were investigated by subjecting the composite to cyclic loading under undrained soil condition. The moisture induced properties were established by performing matric suction and desiccation cracking tests. The effects of soil matrix density, moisture content and fiber properties (content, length and surface coating with gum rosin) on the mechanical and macro structural properties were determined from the laboratory experiments...
Ph.D. (Civil Engineering Science)