Stabilization of Sabkha soils in Al-Seeb area using deep soil mixing techniques

Problematic soils cover vast areas in Oman and cause many problems for buildings and infrastructures. Problematic soils in Oman include Sabkha soils, expansive soils and dune sands. This research investigates the use of deep soil mixing as a stabilizing method for Sabkha soils in Oman. Soil samples will be collected and laboratory and field tests will be performed. The research is expected to provide guidelines for safe and economical means for use of deep soil mixing as stabilizing method for Sabkha soils in Oman. The stabilized soils can be used as bearing soils for foundations of buildings and infrastructures.