• Imran Hussain

Soil reinforcement in engineering involves strengthening soil through methods such as mechanical compaction and the incorporation of plastic waste materials. The use of alternative techniques to enhance soil strength is environmentally beneficial, especially when it involves recycling discarded waste like plastic products. This modern approach to soil reinforcement addresses societal challenges, reduces waste accumulation, and repurposes discarded materials into valuable resources. Thus, utilizing waste plastic bottles to improve soil quality represents an economically viable solution, given the limited availability of high-quality soil for construction. The primary objective of this research paper was to explore the potential use of plastic bottle waste for stabilizing medium-compressible clayey soils. The study systematically conducted experiments, employing diverse sizes of plastic waste and various substitution ratios. A comprehensive set of tests, including both index and mechanical properties, was carried out on soil samples from the Sisarma area in the Udaipur region. The results unequivocally demonstrate that incorporating plastic waste, up to a 2% substitution rate, positively impacts the permeability and shear strength properties of the soil. It is advisable to use plastic waste with dimensions not exceeding 10mm for optimal outcomes. This research provides valuable insights into the advantages and limitations of using plastic waste for soil reinforcement.

Index properties, mechanical properties, Permeability, Direct shear Test, Soil reinforcement

"A Green Approach to Soil Improvement PET Waste and Its Influence on Shear and Permeability Values", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.c174-c183, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311225.pdf

"A Green Approach to Soil Improvement PET Waste and Its Influence on Shear and Permeability Values", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppc174-c183, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311225.pdf