Publications

General

Tsang HH (2009) Geotechnical seismic isolation. In: Earthquake Engineering: New Research, New York, USA: Nova Science Publishers Inc; p. 55–87. (link)

Tsang HH (2022) Vision for global collaboration on geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI). Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering & Seismology, Bucharest, Romania (link)

Tsang HH, Pitilakis K (2023) Preface for the special issue on geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI). Bull Earthquake Eng, 21(8):3745–3748, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01694-y 

Facilitating SFSI

Tsang HH (2008) Seismic isolation by rubber–soil mixtures for developing countries. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 37(2):283–303

Tsang HH, Lam JYK, Yaghmaei-Sabegh S, Lo SH (2009) Protecting underground tunnel by rubber–soil mixtures. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering, ASCE-TCLEE, Oakland, California, USA; https://doi.org/10.1061/41050(357)39 

Tsang HH, Lo SH, Xu X, Sheikh MN (2012) Seismic isolation for low-to-medium-rise buildings using granulated rubber–soil mixtures: numerical study. Earthq Eng Struct Dyn 41:2009–2024

Shimamura A (2012) Study on Earthquake Response Reduction by Improved Composite Geo-material using Rubber Chips and Fibrous materials (translated from Japanese). PhD Thesis, Osaka University, Japan

Xiong W, Li Y (2013) Seismic isolation using granulated tire–soil mixtures for less-developed regions: experimental validation. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 42:2187–2193

Pitilakis K, Karapetrou S, Tsagdi K (2015) Numerical investigation of the seismic response of RC buildings on soil replaced with rubber–sand mixtures. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 79:237–252

Anbazhagan P, Manohar DR, Divyesh R (2015) Low cost damping scheme for low to medium rise buildings using rubber soil mixtures. Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication 3(2):24-28

Abdullah A, Hazarika H (2016) Improvement of shallow foundation using non-liquefiable recycle materials. Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication 2(54):1863-1867

Brunet S, de la Llera JC, Kausel E (2016) Non-linear modeling of seismic isolation systems made of recycled tire-rubber. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 85:134–145

Karatzia X, Mylonakis G (2017) Geotechnical isolation of pile-supported bridge piers using EPS geofoam. Proceedings of the 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Santiago, Chile

Tsang HH, Pitilakis K (2019) Mechanism of geotechnical seismic isolation system: Analytical modeling. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 122:171–184

Dhanya JS, Boominathan A, Banerjee S (2020) Response of low-rise building with geotechnical seismic isolation system. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 136, Article no. 106187.f

Pistolas GA, Pitilakis K, Anastasiadis A (2020) A numerical investigation on the seismic isolation potential of rubber/soil mixtures. Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration 19, 683–704; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11803-020-0589-3 

Forcellini D (2020) Assessment of Geotechnical Seismic Isolation (GSI) as a Mitigation Technique for Seismic Hazard Events. Geosciences 10(6), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences10060222 

Tsang HH, Tran DP, Hung WY, Pitilakis K, Gad EF (2021) Performance of geotechnical seismic isolation system using rubber-soil mixtures in centrifuge testing. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 50(5):1271-1289

Pitilakis D, Anastasiadis A, Vratsikidis A, Kapouniaris A, Massimino MR, Abate G, Corsico S (2021) Large‐scale field testing of geotechnical seismic isolation of structures using gravel‐rubber mixtures. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics 50(10):2712-2731 

Xue J, Aloisio A, Lin Y, Fragiacomo M, Briseghella B (2021) Optimum design of piles with pre-hole filled with high-damping material: Experimental tests and analytical modeling. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 151, 106995; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106995 

Aloisio A, Pelliciari M, Xue J, Fragiacomo M, Briseghella B (2022) Effect of Pre-Hole Filled with High-Damping Material on the Inelastic Response Spectrum of Integral Abutment Bridges. Journal of Earthquake Engineering; https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2022.2136790 

Somma F, Bilotta E, Flora A, Viggiani GMB (2022) Centrifuge modeling of shallow foundation lateral disconnection to reduce seismic vulnerability. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (ASCE) 148(2), 04021187

Dhanya JS, Boominathan A, Banerjee S (2022) Investigation of geotechnical seismic isolation bed in horizontal vibration mitigation. J. Geotech. Geoenviron. Eng., 148(12): 04022108.

Wu M, Tian W, He J, Liu F, Yang J (2023) Seismic isolation effect of rubber-sand mixture cushion under different site classes based on a simplified analysis model. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 166, 107738, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2022.107738 

Tsang HH (2023) Analytical design models for geotechnical seismic isolation systems. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3881–3904, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01469-x 

Vratsikidis A, Pitilakis D (2023) Field testing of gravel‑rubber mixtures as geotechnical seismic isolation. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3905–3922, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01541-6

Aloisio A, Contento A, Xue J, Fu R, Fragiacomo M, Briseghella B (2023) Probabilistic formulation for the q-factor of piles with damping pre-hole. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3749–3775, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01497-7

Chiaro G, Palermo A, Banasiak L, Tasalloti A, Granello G, Hernandez E (2023) Seismic response of low-rise buildings with eco-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation (ERGSI) foundation system: numerical investigation. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3797–3821, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01584-9 

Dhanya JS, Fouzul MA, Banerjee S, Boominathan A, Zhussupbekov A (2023) Shaking table experiments on framed structure resting on geogrid reinforced geotechnical seismic isolation system. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3823–3849, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01687-x 

Edinçliler A, Yildiz Ö (2023) Shaking Table Tests on Geotechnical Seismic Isolation for Medium-Rise Buildings using EPS Beads-Sand Mixtures. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3851–3877, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01587-6 

Abate G, Fiamingo A, Massimino MR, Pitilakis D (2023) FEM investigation of full-scale tests on DSSI, including gravel-rubber mixtures as geotechnical seismic isolation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 172, 108033, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108033 

Abate G, Fiamingo A, Massimino MR (2023) An eco-sustainable innovative geotechnical technology for the structures seismic isolation, investigated by FEM parametric analyses. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01719-6 

Tsang HH, Tran DP, Gad EF (2023) Serviceability performance of buildings founded on rubber–soil mixtures for geotechnical seismic isolation. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering, 24(4):265-278, https://doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2023.2230063 

Moghaddas Tafreshi SN, Amiri A, Dawson AR (2023) Sustainable use of End-of-Life-Tires (ELTs) in a vibration isolation system. Construction and Building Materials, 405, 133316, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133316 

Liu F, Wang J, Zhou B, Wu M, He J, Bin J (2023) Shaking table study on rubber-sand mixture cored composite block as low-cost isolation bearing for rural houses. Journal of Building Engineering 76, 107413, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107413 

Yarahuaman AA, McCartney JS (2024) Full-scale seismic response test on a shallow foundation embedded in tire-derived aggregate for geotechnical seismic isolation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 177, 108417, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108417 

Pitilakis D, Anastasiadis A, Vratsikidis A, Kapouniaris A (2024) Configuration of a gravel-rubber geotechnical seismic isolation system from laboratory and field tests. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 178, 108463, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2024.108463 

Yarahuaman AA, McCartney JS (2024) Response of shallow foundations in tire derived aggregate. Geosynthetics International; https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.23.00147 

Tsang HH, Tran DP, Hung WY, Gad EF (2024) Geotechnical seismic isolation based on high-damping polyurethane: centrifuge modelling. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 22(4):2001–2023; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01842-4 

Sliding Base

Yegian MK, Kadakal U (2004) Foundation isolation for seismic protection using a smooth synthetic liner. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (ASCE) 130(11):1121–1130

Yegian MK, Catan M (2004) Soil isolation for seismic protection using a smooth synthetic liner. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (ASCE) 130(11):1131–1139

Banović I, Radnić J, Grgić N (2019) Geotechnical seismic isolation system based on sliding mechanism using stone pebble layer: shake-table experiments. Shock and Vibration, Article ID 9346232; https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9346232 

Tsiavos A, Alexander NA, Diambra A, Ibraim E, Vardanega PJ, Gonzalez-Buelga A, Sextos A (2019) A sand-rubber deformable granular layer as a low-cost seismic isolation strategy in developing countries: Experimental investigation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 125, Article no. 105731

Tsiavos A, Sextos A, Stavridis A, Dietz M, Dihoru L, Alexander NA (2020) Large-scale experimental investigation of a low-cost PVC ‘sand-wich’ (PVC-s) seismic isolation for developing countries. Earthquake Spectra, DOI: 10.1177/8755293020935149 

Yuan K, Gan D, Guo J, Xu W (2021) Hybrid geotechnical and structural seismic isolation: shake table tests. Earthq Eng Struct Dyn 50:3184–3200.

Tsiavos A, Kolyfetis D, Panzarasa G, Burgert I, Stojadinovic B (2022) Shaking table investigation of a low‑cost and sustainable timber‑based energy dissipation system with recentering ability. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01464-2 

Banović I, Radnić J, Grgić N, Semren K (2023) Effectiveness of several low-cost geotechnical seismic isolation methods: a shake-table study. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3923–3947, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01481-1 

Banović I, Radnić J, Grgić N, Buzov A (2023) Performance of geotechnical seismic isolation using stone pebble-geogrid layer: Experimental investigation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 171, Article no. 107941; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.107941 

Wave Scattering/Filtering

Kirtas E, Rovithis E, Pitilakis K (2009) Subsoil interventions effect on structural seismic response. Part I: validation of numerical simulations. Journal of Earthquake Engineering 13(2):155–169

Kirtas E, Pitilakis K (2009) Subsoil interventions effect on structural seismic response. Part II: parametric investigation. Journal of Earthquake Engineering 13(3):328–344

Kaneko T, Orense RP, Hyodo M, Yoshimoto N (2013) Seismic response characteristics of saturated sand deposits mixed with tire chips. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (ASCE) 139(4):633-643

Nappa V, Bilotta E, Flora A, Madabhushi SPG (2016) Centrifuge modelling of the seismic performance of soft buried barriers. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 14, 2881-2901; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-016-9912-9 

Nappa V, Bilotta E, Flora A (2016) Isolated soil mass at foundation for mitigating seismic risk. Geotechnical Research 3 (2), 31-39; https://doi.org/10.1680/jgere.16.00001 

Forcellini D (2017) Assessment on geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) on bridge configurations. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 2 (1), 9; https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-017-0057-8 

Cheng ZB, Shi ZF (2018) Composite periodic foundation and its application for seismic isolation. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 47(4):925-944. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.2999 

Flora A, Lombardi D, Nappa V, Bilotta E (2018) Numerical Analyses of the Effectiveness of Soft Barriers into the Soil for the Mitigation of Seismic Risk, Journal of Earthquake Engineering 22:1, 63-93; https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2016.1217802 

Cheng ZB, Shi ZF, Palermo A, Xiang HJ, Guo W, Marzani A (2020) Seismic vibrations attenuation via damped layered periodic foundations. Engineering Structures 211:110427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.110427 

Gatto MPA, Lentini V, Castelli F, Montrasio L, Grassi D (2021) The use of polyurethane injection as a geotechnical seismic isolation method in large-scale applications: a numerical study. Geosciences 11, 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences11050201 

Gatto MPA, Montrasio L, Berardengo M, Vanali M (2022) Experimental analysis of the effects of a polyurethane foam on geotechnical seismic isolation. J Earthq Eng 26 (6), 2948-2969; https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2020.1779871 

Gatto MPA, Montrasio L, Zavatto L (2022) Experimental analysis and theoretical modelling of polyurethane effects on 1D wave propagation through sand-polyurethane specimens. Journal of Earthquake Engineering 26 (14), 7170-7193; https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2021.1961933 

Forcellini D (2023) Seismic resilience of bridges isolated with traditional and geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI). Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(7):3521-3535, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01662-6 

Forcellini D, Alzabeebee S (2023) Seismic fragility assessment of geotechnical seismic isolation (GSI) for bridge configuration. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3969–3990, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01356-5 

Gatto MPA, Lentini V, Montrasio L (2023) Dynamic properties of polyurethane from resonant column tests for numerical GSI study. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):3991–4017, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01412-0 

Hazarika H, Kuribayashi K, Kuroda S, Hu Y (2023) Performance evaluation of waste tires in protecting embankment against earthquake loading. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):4019–4035, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01690-2 

Nikitas G, Bhattacharya S (2023) Experimental study on sand‑tire chip mixture foundations acting as a soil liquefaction countermeasure. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):4037–4063, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01667-1 

Somma F, Flora A (2023) SAP‑sand mixtures as a geotechnical seismic isolation technology: from the dynamic characterization to a simple analytical design approach. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8):4065–4089, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01660-8 

Sun QQ, Xue Y, Hou MH (2024) Geotechnical seismic isolation system to protect cut-and-cover utility tunnels using tire-derived aggregates. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 176, 108354, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108354 

Sun QQ, Hou MH, Dias D (2024) Numerical study on the use of soft material walls to enhance seismic performance of an existing tunnel. Underground Space 15, 90-112, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.undsp.2023.08.009 

Forcellini D, Chiaro G, Palermo A, Banasiak L, Tsang HH (2024) Energy Dissipation Efficiency of Geotechnical Seismic Isolation with Gravel-Rubber Mixtures: Insights from FE Non-Linear Numerical Analysis. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 28(9); https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2024.2312915 

GSI Materials

Humphrey DN, Sandford TC, Cribbs MM, Manion WP (1993) Shear strength and compressibility of tire chips for use as retaining wall backfill. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1422:2935. 

Edil TB, Bosscher PJ (1994). Engineering properties of tire chips and soil mixtures. Geotechnical Testing Journal 17(4):453–464. 

Masad E, Taha R, Ho C, Papagiannakis T (1996) Engineering properties of tire/soil mixtures as a lightweight fill material. Geotechnical Testing Journal 19(3):297–304; https://doi.org/10.1520/GTJ10355J 

Feng ZY, Sutter KG (2000) Dynamic properties of granulated rubber/sand mixtures. Geotechnical Testing Journal 23(3):338–344.

Humphrey DN, Katz LE (2000) Water-Quality Effects of Tire Shreds Placed Above the Water Table: Five-Year Field Study. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1714(1):18–24; https://doi.org/10.3141/1714-03 

Liu HS, Mead JL, Stacer RG (2000) Environmental effects of recycled rubber in light-fill applications. Rubber Chemistry and Technology 73(3):551–564; https://doi.org/10.5254/1.3547605 

Ghazavi M (2004) Shear Strength Characteristics of Sand-Mixed with Granular Rubber. Geotechnical & Geological Engineering 22 (3): 401–416.

Zornberg JG, Cabral AR, Viratjandr C (2004) Behaviour of tire shred - sand mixtures. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 41(2), 227–241.

Sheehan PJ, Warmerdam JM, Ogle S, Humphrey DN, Patenaude SM (2006) Evaluating the risk to aquatic ecosystems posed by leachate from tire shred fill in roads using toxicity tests, toxicity identification evaluations, and groundwater modeling. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 25(2):400–411; https://doi.org/10.1897/04-532R2.1 

Attom MF (2006) The Use of Shredded Waste Tires to Improve the Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Sands. Environmental Geology 49 (4): 497–503.

Strenk PM, Wartman J, Grubb DG, Humphrey DN, Natale MF (2007) Variability and scale-dependency of tire-derived aggregate. J. Mater. Civ. Eng. 19(3):233–241; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2007)19:3(233) 

Lee JS, Dodds, J, Santamarina JC (2007) Behavior of rigid-soft particle mixtures. J. Mater. Civ. Eng. 19(2):179–184; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0899-1561(2007)19:2(179) 

Kim HK, Santamarina JC (2008) Sand-rubber mixtures (large rubber chips). Can. Geotech. J. 45(10):1457–1466; https://doi.org/10.1139/T08-070 

Tsang HH (2012) Uses of scrap rubber tires. In: Rubber: Types, Properties and Uses, New York, USA: Nova Science Publishers Inc; p. 477-492.

Anastasiadis A, Senetakis K, Pitilakis K (2012) Small-strain shear modulus and damping ratio of sand/rubber and gravel/rubber mixtures. Geotech Geol Eng 30(2):363–82

Senetakis K, Anastasiadis A, Pitilakis K (2012) Dynamic properties of dry sand/rubber (RSM) and gravel/rubber (GRM) mixtures in a wide range of shearing strain amplitudes. Soil Dyn Earthq Eng 33:38–53

Sheikh MN, Mashiri MS, Vinod JS, Tsang HH (2013) Shear and Compressibility Behavior of Sand–Tire Crumb Mixtures. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 25 (10), 1366-1374; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000696 

Mashiri MS, Vinod JS, Sheikh MN, Tsang HH (2015) Shear strength and dilatancy behaviour of sand–tyre chip mixtures. Soils and Foundations 55 (3), 517-528; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2015.04.004

Senetakis K, Anastasiadis A (2015) Effects of state of test sample, specimen geometry and sample preparation on dynamic properties of rubber–sand mixtures. Geosynthetics International 22(4):301310; https://doi.org/10.1680/gein.15.00013 

Ghaaowd I, McCartney JS, Thielmann SS, Sanders MJ, Fox PJ (2017) Shearing behavior of tire-derived aggregate with large particle size. I: internal and concrete interface direct shear. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 143(10), 04017078; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001775 

McCartney JS, Ghaaowd I, Fox PJ, Sanders MJ, Thielmann SS, Sander AC (2017) Shearing behavior of tire-derived aggregate with large particle size. II: cyclic simple shear. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 143(10), 04017079; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)GT.1943-5606.0001781 

Disfani MM, Tsang HH, Arulrajah A, Yaghoubi E (2017) Shear and compression characteristics of recycled glass-tire mixtures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 29 (6), 06017003; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0001857 

Pistolas GA, Anastasiadis A, Pitilakis K (2018) Dynamic Behaviour of Granular Soil Materials Mixed with Granulated Rubber: Effect of Rubber Content and Granularity on the Small-Strain Shear Modulus and Damping Ratio. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering 36, 1267–1281; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-017-0391-9 

Pistolas GA, Anastasiadis A, Pitilakis K (2018) Dynamic behaviour of granular soil materials mixed with granulated rubber: influence of rubber content and mean grain size ratio on shear modulus and damping ratio for a wide strain range. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 3, 47; https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-018-0156-1 

Fonseca J, Riaz A, Bernal-Sanchez J, Barreto D, McDougall J, Miranda-Manzanares M, Marinelli A, Dimitriadi V (2019) Particle-scale interactions and energy dissipation mechanisms in sand-rubber mixtures. Géotechnique Letters 9:1–6

Ghaaowd I, McCartney JS (2020) Pullout of geogrids from tire-derived aggregate having large particle size. Geosynthetics International 27(6):671–684; https://doi.org/10.1680/jgein.20.00009 

Ghaaowd I, Fox PJ, McCartney JS (2020) Shearing behavior of interfaces between tire-derived aggregate and three soil materials. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 32(6), 04020120; https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0003213 

Hernández E, Palermo A, Granello G, Chiaro G, Banasiak LJ (2020) Eco-rubber seismic-isolation foundation systems: a sustainable solution for the New Zealand context. Structural Engineering International 30:192-200

Tasalloti A, Chiaro G, Murali A, Banasiak L (2021) Physical and Mechanical Properties of Granulated Rubber Mixed with Granular Soils—A Literature Review. Sustainability 13(8), 4309; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13084309 

Tasalloti A, Chiaro G, Banasiak L, Palermo A (2021) Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Behaviour of Gravel-Granulated Tyre Rubber Mixtures. Construction & Building Materials 273, 121749; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121749 

Tasalloti A, Chiaro G, Murali A, Banasiak L, Palermo A, Granello G (2021) Recycling of End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) for Sustainable Geotechnical Applications: A New Zealand Perspective. Appl. Sci. 11(17), 7824; https://doi.org/10.3390/app11177824 

Chew K, Chiaro G, Vinod JS, Tasalloti A, Allulakshmi K (2022) Direct shear behavior of gravel-rubber mixtures: discrete element modeling and microscopic investigations. Soils and Foundations 62 (3), 101156; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sandf.2022.101156 

Akhtar AY, Tsang HH (2023) Dynamic properties of recycled polyurethane-coated rubber-soil mixtures. Case Studies in Construction Materials 18, e01859; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e01859 

Bernal-Sanchez J, Leak J, Barreto D (2023) Rubber‑soil mixtures: use of grading entropy theory to evaluate stiffness and liquefaction susceptibility. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 21(8):3777–3796, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-023-01673-3 

Gatto MPA, Montrasio L (2023) Artificial Neural Network model to predict the dynamic properties of sand-polyurethane composite materials for GSI applications. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 172, 108032, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2023.108032 

Mizher D, Tsang HH, Disfani MM (2024) Effects of bitumen on shear strength parameters of soil-rubber mixtures. Case Studies in Construction Materials 20, e03094; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03094 

Akhtar AY, Tsang HH (2024) Dynamic leaching assessment of recycled polyurethane-coated tire rubber for sustainable engineering applications. Chemical Engineering Journal 495, 153351; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.153351