scholarly journals Aluminum Waste in Road Pavement Subgrade

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Ali Firat Cabalar ◽  
Hayder Govar ◽  
Mohammed D. Abdulnafaa ◽  
Haluk Isik
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Numerical Control ◽  
Coefficient Of Consolidation ◽  
Mixture Ratio ◽  
Road Pavement ◽  
Coefficient Of Permeability ◽  
Permeability Changes ◽  
Water Contents

This paper aims to investigate the use of spiral aluminum computer numerical control milling waste (CNC-W) in the construction of road pavement subgrade. The soil (CL) was mixed with CNC-W spirals with ratios of between 0% and 20%, and 5 percent increments by dry weight with different water contents. California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), and consolidation tests were conducted. The experimental results indicated that the inclusion of CNC-W spirals increased the CBR value of clay up to the 15% mixture ratio, then decreased it. Similarly, the UCS value of clay was increased to the same ratio, whilst the UCS was not able to be determined due to the failing of all specimens with a mixture ratio higher than 15%. The permeability and swelling values, as well as the consolidation characteristics of the mixtures, were defined. The swelling percentages decreased from 1,15 cm/sec to 0,81 cm/sec with an increment in the CNC-W spiral content. A reduction was observed in the coefficient of permeability (k) values up to 15% mixture ratio, whilst it remained constant with change in CNC-W spiral content with a 20% mixture ratio. Coefficient of consolidation demonstrated a similar pattern of behavior to the permeability changes

Evaluation of Soil, Cement and Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) Mixtures for Use in Road Pavement Base and Sub-Base Applications

2014 ◽  
Vol 634 ◽  
pp. 247-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeselay H.C. Reis ◽  
Silvana Soares Silva ◽  
Jesner S. Ildefonso ◽  
José K. Yshiba
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Construction And Demolition Waste ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Road Pavement ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Pavement Base

Environmental harm caused by construction and demolition waste (CDW) can be minimized by using it as a raw material in other products used in civil construction. In Brazil, there are several studies on the use of CDW as an aggregate in asphalt paving mixtures. However, this application is limited by the excess of fine aggregates present in these waste materials. Therefore, a technical feasibility study was done to evaluate the use of soil, cement and CDW mixtures for road pavement base and sub-base applications by determining the Unconfined Compressive Strength of cylindrical specimens molded with mixtures of soil, cement and CDW, with cement in proportions of 2%, 4% and 6% by dry weight of the mixture of soil and CDW with variations of: 100% soil and 0% CDW; 75% soil and 25% CDW; and 50% soil and 50% CDW. Soils were sourced from the cities of Maringá and Mandaguaçu in the state of Parana with the following granulometric characteristics, respectively: high clay content and high fine sand distribution. The construction debris, derived from the grinding of ceramic bricks and mortar, was composed of the fraction that passed through a #10 sieve (2.0mm). The soils, the debris and their mixtures were classified by determining their physical properties, compaction properties and unconfined compressive strength. Results showed that the addition of CDW to soil and cement mixtures improves compaction characteristics and increases compressive strength.

Experimental study on strength of cement stabilized clay

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo‐Sik Kim ◽  
Nguyen Minh Tam ◽  
Du‐Hwoe Jung
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Type ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Strength Characteristics ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Soil Cement ◽  
Mixing Method

This paper describes the effect of factors on the strength characteristics of cement treated clay from laboratory tests performed on cement mixed clay specimens. It is considered that several factors such as soil type, sample preparing method, quantity of binder, curing time, etc. can have an effect on strength characteristics of cement stabilized clay. A series of unconfined compression tests have been performed on samples prepared with different conditions. The results indicated that soil type, mixing method, curing time, dry weight ratio of cement to clay (Aw), and water‐clay to cement (wc/c) ratio were main factors which can have an influence on unconfined compressive strength, modulus of elasticity, and failure strain of cement stabilized clay. Unconfined compressive strength of soil‐cement samples prepared from dry mixing method was higher than those prepared from wet mixing method.

Correlation of Unconfined Compressive Strength and California Bearing Ratio in Laterite Soil Stabilization Using Varied Zeolite Content Activated by Waterglass

2020 ◽  
Vol 998 ◽  
pp. 323-328
Author(s):  
Achmad Bakri Muhiddin ◽  
Marthen M. Tangkeallo
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
High Plasticity ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Laterite Soil ◽  
Zeolite Content ◽  
Meta Silicate

In remote areas, most roads still use pavements that are very sensitive to climate change, especially those using clay pavements with high plasticity. In addition to the issue of cost, the difficulty of obtaining a proper source of material is another problem that has led to soaring prices for materials. In this regard, a study was conducted using local materials, namely zeolite as a stabilizing material added with waterglass as activating agent. The research began with samples of laterite soil and natural zeolite for XRD test (microstructure testing), and then testing for laterite soil’s index properties and engineering properties, namely Unconfined Compressive Strength and CBR value. The purpose of the test is to determine the correlation between the Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) and the soil bearing capacity (CBR) caused by adding zeolite as stabilizer material and waterglass as activator with increasing curing time. Laterite soils contain a brownish red iron oxide. The stabilizing material zeolite contains a crystalline mineral of alumina silicate SiO2. While waterglass composed of sodium meta silicate. Stabilization carried out by mixing 4%, 8%, 12%, 16%, and 20% of zeolite with addition of 2% waterglass, percentage was measured based on soil dry weight. Specimens were tested at curing time of 0, 7, 14, and 28 days. The test result shows increasing UCS and CBR values with increasing percentage of zeolite. At mix of 20% zeolite and 2% waterglass, the unconfined compressive strength reaches 23.54 kg/cm2 with CBR value 58% at 28 days of curing time.

scholarly journals The Effect of Oil Contamination on some Geotechnical Properties of West Qurna Oilfield Soils at Basrah, Southern Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (2B) ◽  
pp. 76-84
Author(s):  
Ahmed K. Al-Nimah
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Crude Oil ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Geotechnical Properties ◽  
Oil Contamination ◽  
The West ◽  
Coefficient Of Consolidation ◽  
Clayey Silt

Oil contamination in soils causes several geotechnical problems that must be considered during construction. The contamination occurs due to oil seepage which could happen during oil explorations and production processes or oil transportation. The site of West Qurna oilfield in Basrah was selected for this study because it has witnessed oil seepages many times. In order to study the significant impact on geotechnical properties of soils in the West Qurna site, as uncontaminated bulk soil sample was taken at a depth of 1 m, and crude oil was added at weight ratios of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 %. Laboratory tests were performed on all samples; these tests included particle size distribution, moisture content, Atterberg’s limits, consolidation, unconfined compressive strength, and water absorption. The results show that soil at the West Qurna site is clayey silt with little sand and the moisture content is 29.21%. The values of liquid limit and plasticity index were gradually decreased, while the plastic limit was increased with increasing of crude oil in the soil of study. There was an increase in consolidation coefficients [compressive index, swelling index, pre-consolidation pressure, and coefficient of consolidation] with an increase in the percentages of crude oil in the soil. The results also show that there was a decrease in the values of unconfined compressive strength and absorption of water as the crude oil was increased in the soil.

scholarly journals Using Nanomaterials in Stabilization of Soil for Oil Infrastructures

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-53
Author(s):  
Dr. Zaid Hameed Majeed ◽  
Eng. Kadhim Jawad Aubais ◽  
Dr. Mohd Raihan Taha
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Al2o3 Content ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Geotechnical Characteristics ◽  
Compressible Soil

The design foundations  of storage tanks for oil industry experiences significant problems due to the widespread occurrence of weak and compressible soil which resulted in foundation failure. In this study, soft soils were taken from two locations and mixed with three types of nanoparticles which were nano-alumina (nano Al2O3), nano-copper (nano CuO), and nano-magnesium (nano MgO). Nanomaterials were incorporated in small percentage (less than 1%) by dry weight of soil. The tested geotechnical characteristics included the water content, dry density, and the unconfined compressive strength. The results showed significant enhancements in the maximum dry density and unconfined compressive strength. The level of enhancement depended on the type of nanomaterials and the contents. Improved strength and hardening properties were shown with the utilization of nano CuO material in comparison to the soil samples with the other nanomaterials additions, with its optimum addition of 0.7% provided an increment rate of 662.7% while the optimum nano CuO which is about 1% showed a 532% increasing rate in the compressive strength of S1 soil. It was noted that the maximum dry density and unconfined compressive strength enhanced with the increase in the nanoparticles content until reaching a percentage in which the strength decreased. The optimum content of the nano MgO was 0.3% while the optimum nano Al2O3 content was about 0.3% for soil S1 and was about 0.1% for soil S2. The presence of nanomaterials in excessive contents caused agglomeration of particles which had negative influences on mechanical characteristics of the soils. Generally, the incorporation of finer particles like nanoparticles even with low amount would improve the geotechnical characteristics of soils with the consideration of the potential environmental benefits, these combined admixtures are intended to lower the cost and become a more sustainable and environmental alternative for soil stabilization

scholarly journals Improvement of clayey soil characteristics by using activated carbon

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 01009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawther Al-Soudany ◽  
Ahmed Al-Gharbawi ◽  
Marwa Al-Noori
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Untreated Soil ◽  
Carbon Additives ◽  
Positive Effect

The clay soil is weak and unable to carry the applied loads as a result of the weight of buildings or vehicles on the load performing on the soil. In this research, clay soil was grained and mixed with different percentages of activated carbon additives to investigate its performance. One type of clay soil from Al-Taji city was used. The percentages of activated carbon 3, 5, 7 and 9% were added to the soil and the influence of the admixture was observed by comparing the results with the untreated soil. The selected properties for this comparison were specific gravity, consistency limits, compaction, static compaction, CBR, consolidation, swelling and unconfined compressive strength. The results showed that the plasticity index, maximum dry weight and specific gravity decreased as the percentage of additives increased. The unconfined compressive strength increased as the percentage of additives and curing periods (1, 7, 14 and 28)days increased. The amount of increase in soil strength was even more than 100% for the 9% activatedcarbon. The results showed that the addition of activated carbon has a positive effect to the geotechnical properties.

scholarly journals Stabilisasi Tanah Lempung Desa Tumbang Rungan dengan Roadbooster untuk Perkerasan Jalan

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
Evi Meilisa Adhanty ◽  
Rida Respati ◽  
Norseta Ajie Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
California Bearing Ratio ◽  
Pavement Materials ◽  
Road Pavement ◽  
The Way

Land is the foundation for construction. Foundation is the lowest part of a construction, serves to channel the load directly from the construction structure to the soil layer at underneath it. Soils that have bad properties are very unfavorable if used for something construction, especially for highway pavement. The way to increase the carrying capacity of clay soil is to do soil stabilization efforts, that is, using roadbooster as a stabilizing chemical and is expected to improve the nature of the clay and meets the requirements for road pavement materials. In this study will stabilization of the clay soil of Tumbang Rungan Village Palangka Raya with the main parameters which is used as a research reference, namely California Bearing Ratio (CBR) immersion and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS). Based on the results of testing the clay soil of Tumbang Rungan Village, Palangka Raya, the data were obtained: Original ground immersion CBR 7.89%, CBR immersion 0% roadbooster 76%, CBR 4% immersion roadbooster 40.85%, CBR immersion 8% roadbooster 27.08%, UCS original soil 0.56 kg / cm2, UCS 0% roadbooster 7.30 kg / cm2, UCS 4% roadbooster 7.40 kg / cm2, and UCS 8% roadbooster 8.30 kg / cm2. From the CBR data, you can see the value The highest CBR is when mixing 0% roadbooster or without additional roadbooster, while the highest UCS value lies in mixing 8% roadbooster.

UNDRAINED SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOFT CLAY MIXED WITH DIFFERENT PERCENTAGES OF LIME AND SILICA FUME

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (8-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muzamir Hasan ◽  
Ali Jamal Alrubaye ◽  
Leong Kah Seng ◽  
Mohammad Syafiq Ideris ◽  
Aminaton Marto
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Soft Clay ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Unconfined Compression Test ◽  
Coefficient Of Permeability

Soil stabilisation, as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method, is used in the building of systems like roads, dams, canals and river levels. Chemical stabilisation of soil is carried out by adding binder or by-products like lime and silica fume to the soil thereby modifying the geotechnical performance of the soil. Various researchers have carried out research on the properties of soil, such as its compaction, compressibility, hydraulic conductivity, and strength characteristics. The focus of the study was the determination of the physical properties of the soft clay used and the strength of soft clay (kaolin) mixed with 6 % of silica fume and various percentages (3 %, 5 %, 7 % and 9 %) of lime. Unconfined compression test was carried out on the soft clay and the mixtures of soft clay-lime-silica fume to investigate the effect of lime stabilisation with silica fume additives on the unconfined compressive strength of the mixtures. Based on the results obtained, all soil samples were indicated as soils with medium plasticity. From 0 % to 9 % of lime with 6 % of silica fume, the decreased in the maximum dry density was by 5.92 % and the increased in the optimum moisture content was by 23.5 %. Decreased in the coefficient of permeability of the mixtures occurred when compared to the coefficient of permeability of the soft clay itself. The improvement in shear strength of soft clay mixed with 6 % silica fume and 5 % lime was 29.83 % compared to the shear strength of the soft clay sample. The optimal percentage of lime-silica fume combination was attained at 5.0 % of lime and 6.0 % of silica fume in order to improve the shear strength of soft clay. It can be concluded that lime-silica fume additives improved the unconfined compressive strength of the soft clay.

Effect of Rice Husk Ash Treatment on the Strength Properties of Oil Contaminated Soils

2013 ◽  
Vol 824 ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Thomas Stephen Ijimdiya
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Treated Soil ◽  
Relative Compaction

Oil contaminated soils (PCS) was treated with up to 6% rice husk ash (RHA) by dry weight of soil. Specimens of treated soil compacted at the energy of the standard Proctor (relative compaction = 100%) were subjected to compaction, unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests. The results of laboratory tests show that properties of the treated soil improved with RHA treatment. Peak unconfined compressive strength value of 410kN/m2 was obtained at 2% oil/ Applying the conventional evaluation criteria reveals that soil-oil RHA mixture containing 2% oil/4% RHA, 4% oil/4% RHA and 6% oil/4% RHA yields optimum CBR values of 4.6, 4.4 and 3.5% which does not satisfy the minimum required CBR of 15% for use as a subgrade material in road foundation.

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