Developing a new instrumented soil column to study climate-induced ground movement in expansive soil

摘要

This project was a step forward in developing an instrumented soil column to enhance the understanding of the behaviour of expansive soil subjected to different climatic conditions. The results of this research can enhance the design of structures which are built on and in expansive soils and will reduce the risk of failures. Also it will lead to cost-effective design and construction of structures such as residential slabs, roads, and shallow depth pipelines on and in expansive soils and providing a significant financial benefit to the community.