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In the present scenario of an increased rate of infrastructural development to match population growth, constructions are adopted in soft soils. Soft soils predominant in coastal regions are characterised by low shear strength and high compressibility and are usually considered as an avoidable option for construction. To meet the demand for constructions in available land, studies are emerging for better, efficient and eco-friendly ground improvement techniques. Soil reinforcements with natural fibres are considered effective as well as efficient mainly because of their biodegradability. The technique of fibre inclusion to soil started in decades, currently reached a point where the fibres are treated at the nanolevel to enhance their performance. Nanoparticles on the fibre surface render better adhesion between soil and fibre matrix and increase in tensile and shear strength. This paper gives a review of the fibre treatment studies, the nanomodification processes and an experimental authorisation by SEM analysis in coir fibre.
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Aswathy, R., Beena, K.S. (2019). Emergence of Nanomodified Fibres as Soil Reinforcement—A Review. In: Drück, H., Pillai, R., Tharian, M., Majeed, A. (eds) Green Buildings and Sustainable Engineering. Springer Transactions in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1202-1_31
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