Compressive Strength of Stabilised Granitic Residual Soil Using Mixture of Pineapple Fibre—Hydrated Lime

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The paper investigates a lab study on the compressive strength of stabilized GRS using PA fiber-Hydrated lime. It is an interesting topic to discuss the problem from a geotechnical and environmental point of view. However, it is believed, the paper needs to be detailed in various sections of the article body in terms of the research discussion and concept clarity. The Review comments are included in the manuscript as uploaded, annotated, PDF copy of this paper.

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Author Response

Dear Reviewer,

As attach.

Regards

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Reviewer 2 Report

1- The authors compare the results of specimens C,D,E and F after 7 seven curing days with control specimen at 0 curing days, How come?! For comparison purpose, the curing days should be the same, otherwise the comparison is not fair.

2- The British standard, BS 1377:1990 should be written in the same form throughout the manuscript. The authors sometimes wrote it BS 1377:1990, sometimes BS 1377:part 2:1990, sometimes BS 1377:part 2.

3- The citation of successive references like [16, 17, 18 & 19] should be cited as [16-19]

4- In Table 1, what is the unit of the chemical properties? Is is percentage or in grams or another unit?

5- Figure 1, the map is not clear, especially the map legend. It should be in a higher resolution.

6- The authors only studied the properties of the soil relative to the control specimen. The manuscript would better if the economical cost comparison is included.

7- Moreover, the authors should compare the performance of the control and the best specimen, theoretically, in the existance of concrete elements like piles, isolated footing,..etc

8- In line 174, the load unit should be kN/m² not know/m².

The manuscript could be reconsidered after the previously mentioned comments.

Author Response

Dear Reviewer,

As attach.

Regards

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Reviewer 3 Report

Please refer to the attached file for the review and evaluation.

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Author Response

Dear Editor,

As attach.

Regards

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

The Authors have revised the manuscript and addressed the Reviewers comments. After minor revision for text editing, typos, and grammar check, suggested to be accepted.

Author Response

Dear Editor,

The response is as attached

Thanks and best regards

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Reviewer 2 Report

Accept

Author Response

Dear reviewer,

The response is as attached

Best regards

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