Utilization of waste face masks to reinforce magnesite mine tailings for sustainable subgrade construction

Utilization of waste face masks to reinforce magnesite mine tailings for sustainable subgrade construction

Abstract The disposal of magnesite mine tailings (MMT), a by-product of magnesite mining, raises significant environmental concerns due to its adverse effects on soil, water and air quality. Likewise, the improper disposal of used face masks exacerbates environmental burdens. The innovative use of p...

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Main Authors: Vinodhkumar Shanmugasundaram, Aravind Eswaran, Arulraj Pandiyan, Shreeramsundhar Ramakrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Engineering and Applied Science
Subjects:
Magnesite mine tailings
Polypropylene fibres
Face masks
Subgrade material
Strain-hardening behaviour
Shear strength
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-024-00407-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-024-00407-9

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