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Improvement and characterization of Sabkha soil of Saudi Arabia: a review
Md Arifuzzaman1, Mohammad A. Habib2, Mohammed K. Al-Turki3, Khan, M.I4, Ali, M.M5.
Sabkha is an inferior and indigenous type of soil which forms widely in the Arabian Gulf and in many parts of Saudi Arabia,
especially in the coastal areas. Several studies over the last 25 years have been conducted to develop a better
understanding and characterization of Sabkha soil and to improve its strength and durability. Different studies from
different perspectives, different geographical locations, and particular types were discussed with specific treatment for its
improvement. The main purpose of this study is to conclude Saudi Arabian Sabkha Soil characteristics, its associated
problems, and to recapitulate the current technologies and practices for the improvement of it. The relative advantages
and some of the drawbacks of currently available techniques have also been discussed. Scope and future development
regarding this field have also been summarized. Preloading technique was found to be effective for stabilization and
consolidation of Sabkha soil over longer period of time. Another study revealed characterizing Saudi Arabian Sabkha soil
using seismic refraction technique. Other comparative research was studied which focused on the improvement of
Sabkha soil for road construction using geotextile and cement additives. The results suggest that both of the techniques
have similar effect on the improvement of subgrade but the geotextile application is more economical as compared to
others. Geotextile (grade A-400) with greater strength and thickness exhibits higher load carrying capability which leads to
less deformation settlement on the subgrade.
Affiliation:
- University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
- King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
- California Public Utilities Commission, United States
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MyJurnal (2021) |
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CiteScore (1.4) |
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Q3 (Engineering (all)) |
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