Soil stabilization is defined as improving the physical
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The gap
Soil stabilization is defined as improving the physical, chemical, hydraulic and mechanical properties of soils that are insufficient in terms of engineering properties.
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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2019 and 2026, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 7 representative gaps
- Formulation and Evaluation of an Aloe Vera–Based Hybrid Soil Stabilizing Agent Incorporating GGBS and Cement for Base Course Improvement (2026) · Engineering and Technology Journal · doi
The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly soil stabilization methods. The lack of effective moisture-regulating agents in soil stabilization. The need to reduce cement consumption and lower CO2 emissions.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: need sustainable environmentally friendly soil stabilization methods lack - Geotechnical Performance of Red Soil Stabilized with Fly Ash and Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibres (2026) · International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering · doi
The traditional binders like lime and cement have environmental concerns, and the use of industrial by-products for soil stabilization is a viable alternative. There is a need for innovative solutions for soil stabilization using sustainable materials.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: traditional binders like lime cement have environmental concerns - Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil (2026) · Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering · doi
The lack of understanding of the effects of synthetic gypsum on the physical and mechanical properties of kaolin soil. The potential durability problems and long-term performance of gypsum-stabilized soils.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: lack understanding effects synthetic gypsum physical mechanical properties - Soil Stabilization by using Marble Dust and Iron Powder as Partial Replacement to Blackcotton Soil for Rural Road Development (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi
There is a need for sustainable and economical soil stabilization techniques. Traditional stabilizers have environmental concerns, and there is a gap in the use of industrial waste materials as alternative stabilizers.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need sustainable economical soil stabilization techniques traditional - Strength and compressibility behavior of Karewa soil stabilized with an optimized mix of brick kiln dust, cement and glass fibers (2026) · Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · doi
Conventional stabilization approaches have limitations, such as brittle behavior and limited strength enhancement. There is a need for a sustainable hybrid stabilization approach that addresses these limitations. The study identifies a gap in the existing literature regarding the use of brick kiln dust, cement, and glass fibers for stabilizing Karewa soils.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: conventional stabilization approaches have limitations brittle behavior limited - Strength and compressibility behavior of Karewa soil stabilized with an optimized mix of brick kiln dust, cement and glass fibers (2026) · Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · doi
Further research is needed to explore the potential of BKD-based hybrid stabilization for other types of soils, - Investigation of the long-term performance of the optimized mix under various environmental conditions
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: further research needed explore potential bkd-based hybrid stabilization - Freezing-Thawing and Wetting-Drying Behavior of Clayey Soil Stabilized with Lime and Silica Fume (2019) · Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi · cited 2× · doi
Soil stabilization is defined as improving the physical, chemical, hydraulic and mechanical properties of soils that are insufficient in terms of engineering properties.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: properties soil stabilization defined improving physical chemical hydraulic mechanical soils insufficient terms engineering
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