Behaviour of Reinforced Soil under Unconfined Axial Compression Loading

Abstract

Abstract-This paper pertain the unconfined compressive strength test results of newlydeveloped geomaterial prepared using blast furnace slag, plastic strips cut from used and waste plastic water bottle, EPS beads and locally available soil. The increase in production of slag, plastic waste and their disposal in an eco-friendly manner is a matter of concern. This paper briefly describes the suitability of slag and plastic waste to be used in geotechnical engineering applications as a way to minimize their disposal in the environment and in the direction of sustainable development