Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Mechanical Behavior of Cement Treated Clayey Gravel Exposed to Sulphate Concenteration Abstract
Chapter 2. Effect of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) on Sulphate Resistance of Sand-Bentonite (SB): Part I
Chapter 3. Effect of Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) on Sulphate Resistance of Sand-Bentonite (SB) Part II
Chapter 4. Effect of Sulphate Concentration on Unconfined Compressive Strenghht of Clay Mixed with Carbon Abstract
References
About the Authors
Index
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