A Review Study on the Effect of Nanomaterials and Local Materials on Soil Geotechnical Properties

Abstract

Considerable strides have been made in nanotechnology in recent years, with many nanotechnology-based achievements in the geotechnical-engineering. It seems certain that nanoparticles would be widely utilized to develop the geotechnical qualities for soils in modern applications. This study covers prior research on using nanomaterials in soil, their characteristics, and their influence on soil engineering. It seems certain that nanoparticles will be widely utilized to develop soil geotechnical properties in the near future. The application of current technologies to improve soil resistance requirements has resulted in the stability of many soil types with formation issues. This study analyzes the use of some nanomaterials and lime as additives or stabilization materials to improve soil resistance properties by geotechnical researchers. Researchers have demonstrated that adding local materials such as lime enhances the properties of soil. Still, a remarkable and interesting percentage of improvement was observed when adding nanoparticles to the soil by improving its engineering qualities as well as those of some other components, such as lowering stability and compressibility, raising density, and raising shear resistance.