Abstract
This work will evaluate the effects that occurs on shear strength of a sandy soil by the inclusion of different sizes and percentages of polyethylene and polypropylene fibers. The soils used will be: (a) sandy soil typical of the Bauru region (SP), (b) clay soil of the Pederneiras region (SP) and (c) silty soil of the Botucatu region (SP). The fibers shall be strips drawn from disposable …