• Imran Hussain
• Pradeep Pandya

Soil reinforcement in engineering entails enhancing soil strength through techniques like mechanical compaction and the incorporation of plastic waste materials. The adoption of alternative approaches for bolstering soil strength holds environmental benefits, particularly when it involves recycling discarded waste, such as plastic waste products. This contemporary method of soil reinforcement addresses societal challenges, curbs waste accumulation, and transforms discarded materials into valuable resources. Therefore, the utilization of waste plastic bottles to enhance soil quality presents an economically viable solution, given the limited availability of high-quality soil for construction purposes. This research paper's primary objective was to investigate the potential utilization of plastic bottle waste for stabilizing medium-compressible clayey soils. The research study systematically conducted a series of experiments to explore the application of plastic waste as a reinforcement material for soil. Diverse sizes of plastic waste and various substitution ratios were employed in the experimental procedures. A comprehensive set of tests, encompassing both index properties and mechanical properties, was carried out on soil samples collected from the Sisarma area in the Udaipur region.The results of these tests unequivocally illustrate that the incorporation of plastic waste, up to a substitution rate of 2%, positively impacts the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) properties of the soil. It's noteworthy that for optimal outcomes, it is advisable to use plastic waste with dimensions not exceeding 10mm. This research work offers valuable insights into the potential advantages and limitations of employing plastic waste for soil reinforcement.

California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Index properties, mechanical properties, Soil reinforcement

"UTILIZING MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF SOIL CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CBR) ENHANCED BY PET PLASTIC WASTE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.h750-h759, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310694.pdf

"UTILIZING MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF SOIL CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO (CBR) ENHANCED BY PET PLASTIC WASTE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. pph750-h759, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310694.pdf