Microstructural remodeling and mechanical enhancement of expansive and clayey soils induced by magnetized water (opens in new tab)

The stabilization of expansive and clayey soils remains a persistent challenge in geotechnical engineering. This study investigates the potential of magnetized water—a sustainable, physical treatment method—to enhance the engineering properties of such problematic soils. Through a comparative analysis using expansive and clayey soils from Nanjing, China, we evaluated changes in particle size distribution, Atterberg limits, permeability, compaction, and shear strength. The results indicate tha...