Improvement Of Locally Available Soil By Adding Coconut Fibre For Ratnagiri District

Abstract

Introduction: Many foundation issues arise during the execution phase of a construction project. Large structural loads cannot always be fully supported by soil in its natural state on a building site. In these circumstances, the soil must be modified in order to raise its bearing capacity and lower the anticipated settlement. Ratnagiri is a coastal district in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The Konkan region is known for its rich natural resources of soil, water, and vegetation. The Lateritic soil type in Ratnagiri, covering 50–60% of the district. Due to the decreasing availability of suitable land for construction, the importance of ground improvement techniques is rapidly growing. Improving soil properties at a site typically involves reducing its compressibility and enhancing its shear strength In this study improvement in the properties of soil by adding more coconut fibre of varying percentages by doubling the initial percentage 0%, 5%, 10% to 15%..