Effect of Waste Human Hair Fibers on Shear Behavior of Sand in Dry and Saturated Conditions

    Raghvendra Sahu, Ramanathan Ayothiraman, G. V. Ramana
    Studysummary This study found that human hair fibers significantly improve the shear behavior of dry sand, but under saturated conditions, the reinforcement sustains shear strength similar to unreinforced sand.
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    1. Human Hair: A Unique Physicochemical Composite Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003