Geofoam Block in Soft Soil Embankment Applications: A Review
M Anggraini,
P. Dhamrodji,
H Maizir
Abstract:The major issues of building a road over soft soils are low bearing capacity and large settlements. The challenges of road construction on soft soils are enormous, so innovative and environmentally friendly methods are required. Geofoam is a type of lightweight infill material and was already used in Norway in road construction applications in 1972. Using Geofoam reduces compacted fill by 40%, less excavation required and less pulverization of native soil making this a time-saving and economically and environm… Show more
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