Abstract
Leaching of Lisan Marl, Dead Sea, Jordan increased the soil compressibility and cohesion intercept. Back analysis using the Plaxis finite element code was successfully implemented. The Finite element modeling of dike construction showed a significant increase of total settlement and negligible effect on the strength as calculated by the φ/c reduction method. The height of dikes to be constructed on Lisan Marl as foundation material, should be optimized to account for the effect of soluble salts leaching. For this to take place, an accurate calculation of settlement is crucial.
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The authors would like to acknowledge Arab Potash Company, Jordan, represented by the General manager and Dr. Mahmoud Tabbal, for the permission to access the site and for the logistical and financial support during the site visit. Mr. Joost Van der Shrier is acknowledged for helpful comments on the technical content and manuscript structure in the reviewing process. The authors also acknowledge Dr. Mustafa Al-Naddaf from the Faculty of Archeology and Anthropology, Yarmouk University, Jordan for the contribution in X-ray analysis. The contribution of Mr. Talal Abu Baker, the Partner and Manager of Triple Corporation, Jordan and Sinohydro company, China (the contractor of dike 18 remedial measures project), in site sampling is highly appreciated. Reviewing and editing the manuscript by Dr. Samer Jarbou’ from JUST university, Jordan is highly thankful.
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Mansour, Z.M., Taha, M.R., Chik, Z. et al. Leaching of Lisan Marl and its consequences on the engineering behavior of dikes, studied by finite elements modeling. Environ Earth Sci 59, 891–900 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-009-0084-7
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