Laboratory study of expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam used with expansive soils

İKİZLER S. B., Aytekin M., NAS E.

GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES, vol.26, no.2, pp.189-195, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.geotexmem.2007.05.005
  • Journal Name: GEOTEXTILES AND GEOMEMBRANES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.189-195
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The reduction of transmitted lateral swelling pressures on retaining structures constructed in expansive soils is investigated. Swelling pressures will develop if the soil is not allowed to swell freely. The magnitude of swelling pressure depends on the degree of expansion permitted. When a little soil expansion is allowed, the swelling pressure may be decreased considerably relative to the case of no expansion. This study examines the role of expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam in accommodating soil expansion and hence reducing swelling pressures on adjacent structures. Several hypothetical cases are presented whereby reductions on the transmitted lateral pressures due to expansive soils are examined for different thickness of EPS geofoam. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.