Table 10 Summary table of existing results.

From: Research and application of fiber-reinforced EPS particle lightweight soil in highway engineering in cold regions

Research content

Research method

Main findings

The effect of polypropylene fiber and EPS particles on the properties of lightweight soil32.

Orthogonal test

SEM observation

The cement content has the greatest influence on the strength and the fiber can improve the crack resistance.

Microstructure and strength characteristics of foamed lightweight soil33.

SEM observation Experimental analysis

The water-solid ratio affects the microstructure and strength—a denser pore structure yields higher strength.

Mechanical properties of mycelium composite

lightweight soil34

SEM observation

Regression analysis

The degree of mycelium colonization affects the mechanical properties, and the addition of aggregates can enhance the strength.

Effect of silty clay on foamed lightweight soil35

SEM observation

Experimental analysis

Powdery clay doping and foam doping affect microstructure and macroscopic properties