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Reducing the effect of rising water table on the shallow foundation settlement using geopolymer resin injections

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The settlement of shallow foundations on granular soils is a critical factor in their design, and the rise of the water table due to seasonal or hydrological changes can lead to additional settlements, affecting the structural integrity of the asset. This paper investigates the use of expanding geopolymer resin injections as a cost-effective alternative solution to reduce foundation settlement due to a rising water table through numerical modeling. The study utilizes the PLAXIS software to run a series of virtual experiments, assessing the effect of geopolymer resin injections on foundation settlement with different rising water tables. The study found that geopolymer resin injections can reduce the impact of rising water tables on the settlement of shallow foundations and it is most effective when applied within the influence zone of the foundation.

Source: Emirati Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications

DOI: 10.54878/9y9zte07

Authors: Mohamed Wehbi, Marwan Alzaylaie, Otso Lahtinen

Language: English

Topic: Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization

Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411372685

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