Abstract
The paper proposes eco-friendly adaptive techniques using locally available materials and industrial by-products. Used automobile tires, as an industrial by-product, were combined with palm fibers to construct reinforced dyke systems as a multiple protective measure. The tires used with a mangrove plantation inside can work together with mangroves to protect against impacts from such severe climate events as storm surges. The addition of the palm fibers plays a role in increasing dyke stability, particularly when mixed with cement and dyke soils.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 264-273 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Geotechnical Special Publication |
Volume | 2016-January |
Issue number | 269 GSP |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 1st Geo-Chicago Conference: Sustainability and Resiliency in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Chicago 2016 - Chicago, United States Duration: 2016 Aug 14 → 2016 Aug 18 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Building and Construction
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology