Expansive Soils

Dr. Al-Rawas has held various positions at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, including Dean of the College of Engineering. His research interests lie in expansive soils, problematic soils, calcined pozzolanic materials and oil-contaminated soils. Dr. Goosen is currently Dean of the School of Science and Technology at the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico, USA. His research interests include the areas of water management, purification and conservation, wastewater treatment, and biotechnology.

• 1. Nature, Identification and Classification; 2. Volume Change Characteristics.  Swelling Potential Measurement.; 3. Advanced Techniques for Swelling Potential Assessment; 4.  Site Characterization; 5. Lime Stabilization; 6. Cement Stabilization; 7.  Other Treatment Methods; 8.  Techniques and Remedial Measures;  Subject Index.

presented in a clear manner…provides useful laboratory and field results concerning soil shrinking and swelling. Bull Eng Geol Environment, 2007