Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Cement-Stabilized Soil Base Mixtures

2000 ◽  
Vol 1721 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louay N. Mohammad ◽  
Amar Raghavandra ◽  
Baoshan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Flexible Pavements ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Treated Soil ◽  
Stabilized Soil ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Soil Mixtures

In-place cement-stabilized soils have served as the primary base material for the majority of noninterstate flexible pavements in Louisiana for many years. These materials are economically and easily constructed and provide outstanding structural characteristics for flexible pavements. However, these cement-treated materials crack due to shrinkage, with the cracks reflecting from the base to the surface. A laboratory study examined the performance of four different cement-stabilized soil mixtures recently used in the construction of test lanes at the Louisiana Pavement Testing Facilities. Laboratory tests included the indirect tensile strength and strain, unconfined compressive strength, and indirect tensile resilient modulus tests. The four mixtures were ( a) in-place-mixed cement-treated soil with 10 percent cement, ( b) plant-mixed cement-treated soil with 10 percent cement, ( c) plant-mixed cement-treated soil with 4 percent cement, and ( d) plant-mixed cement-treated soil with 4 percent cement and fiber reinforcement. The results indicated that there was no significant difference in performance between the plant-mixed and in-place-mixed cement-treated soil mixtures. The inclusion of fiber to the cement-treated soil mixture significantly increased the indirect tensile strain and the toughness index. Increases in compaction effort maintained or significantly increased the indirect tensile strength and unconfined compressive strength. Increases in curing period maintained or significantly increased indirect tensile and unconfined compressive strength as well as the resilient modulus of the mixtures.

Evaluation of Factors Influencing strength of Foamed Bitumen Stabilised Mix

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rosli Hainin ◽  
Mohd Yazip Matori ◽  
Oluwasola Ebenezer Akin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Bitumen Emulsion ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Foamed Bitumen

Over recycling of asphalt pavements involves mixing of existing pavement material with stabilizing agent such as foamed bitumen, bitumen emulsion, cement or lime and placed on the milled pavement and compacted. The strength of foamed bitumen stabilized mix is influenced by factors such as cement content, moisture level and curing time. It was found that the strength in terms of resilient modulus, Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) and Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) values, increased with curing time and percentage of active filler. It was also found that the maximum strength in terms of resilient modulus, Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) and Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) was not at Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) and the strength decreased as the RAP proportion increased

scholarly journals PENENTUAN KADAR AIR BAGI LAPIS PONDASI DAUR ULANG JALAN BERASPAL DENGAN FOAM BINTUMEN TERHADAP KUAT TARIK TAK LANGSUNG DAN KUAT TEAKAN BEBAS

Teknika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Donny Ariawan ◽  
Slamet Budirahardjo ◽  
Ikhwanudin Ikhwanudin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Jalan beraspal merupakan salah satu prasarana transportasi utama di Indonesia yang belum sepenuhnya mencapai kondisi yang aman dan nyaman dimana sering dijumpai kondisi permukaan jalan yang tidak rata, bergelombang dan berlubang yang menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan bagi penggunanya. Kegiatan perbaikan dan pemeliharaan struktur perkerasan jalan, dalam hal ini jalan beraspal, menjadi sangat penting untuk kelangsungan kegiatan transportasi. Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi di bidang transportasi telah melahirkan satu terobosan baru tentang teknologi penanganan kerusakan jalan yaitu dengan cara daur ulang lapis perkerasan aspal yang sudah ada. Metode daur ulang ini memiliki keuntungan antara lain dapat menghemat biaya, merupakan green technology, memiliki kualitas yang sama dengan material baru, dan menjaga geometris perkerasan karena tebal perkerasan yang sama. Penentuan kadar air terbaik dalam campuran foam bitumen terhadap nilai kuat tarik tak langsung (ITS) serta kuat tekan bebas (UCS) untuk campuran lapis pondasi daur ulang. Dilakukan secara bertahap, dari pengujian untuk bahan penyusun campuran yaitu agregat baru, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), filler, aspal, dan foam bitumen. Kemudian uji terhadap campuran padat meliputi Uji Marshall, Uji Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) dan Uji Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS). Kadar air dan kadar foam bitumen sangat berpengaruh terhadap kuat tarik tak langsung (Indirect Tensile Strength/ITS) serta kuat tekan bebas (Unconfined Compressive Strength/UCS) dari campuran dingin daur ulang dengan foam bitumen. Nilai ITS, TSR dan UCS yang dicapai menggunakan kadar foam 2% dan kadar air optimum terbaik yang diketahui dalam penelitian sebesar 100% terhadap Kadar Air Optimum (KAO) yaitu masing- masing 301,04 kPa, 76,36%, dan 723,49 kPa

scholarly journals Strength Characteristics of Cement-Rice Husk Ash Stabilised Sand-Clay Mixture Reinforced with Polypropylene Fibers

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 447-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Ghorbani ◽  
Maysam Salimzadehshooiili ◽  
Jurgis Medzvieckas ◽  
Romualdas Kliukas
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Polypropylene Fibres ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Improvement Index

In this paper, stress-strain behaviour of sand-clay mixture stabilised with different cement and rice husk ash percentages, and reinforced with different polypropylene fibre lengths are evaluated. Mixtures are widely used in road construction for soil stabilisation. It is observed that replacing half of the cement percentage (in high cement contents) with rice husk ash will result in a higher unconfined compressive strength. In addition, the presence of 6 mm polypropylene fibres will help to increase the unconfined compressive strength of stabilised samples, while larger fibres cause reverse behaviour. In addition, introducing a new index for assessing the effect of curing days. Curing Improvement Index it is obtained that larger fibres show higher Curing Improvement Index values. Results gained for the effects of curing days, and fibre lengths are further discussed and interpreted using Scanning Electron Microscopy photos. Based on the conducted Unconfined Compressive Strength, Indirect Tensile Strength, and Flexural Strength tests and using evolutionary polynomial regression modelling, some simple relations for prediction of unconfined compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, and flexural strength of cement-rice husk ash stabilised, and fibre reinforced samples are presented. High coefficients of determination of developed equations with experimental data show the accuracy of proposed relationships. Moreover, using a sensitivity analysis based on Cosine Amplitude Method, cement percentage and the length of polypropylene fibres used to reinforce the stabilised samples are respectively reported as the most and the least effective parameters on the unconfined compressive strength of specimens.

scholarly journals Use of Factory-Waste Shingles and Cement Kiln Dust to Enhance the Performance of Soil Used in Road Works

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Ahmed ◽  
Medhat Shehata ◽  
Said Easa
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Capillary Rise ◽  
Cement Kiln Dust ◽  
Cement Kiln ◽  
Fine Grained Soil ◽  
Stabilized Soil ◽  
Cement Manufacturing ◽  
Kiln Dust

An experimental work was conducted to study the use of factory-waste roof shingles to enhance the properties of fine-grained soil used in road works. Cement kiln dust (CKD), a cogenerated product of Portland cement manufacturing, was used as a stabilizing agent while the processed shingles were added to enhance the soil tensile strength. The effects of shingles on strength and stability were evaluated using the unconfined compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) tests. The results showed that the use of CKD alone resulted in a considerable increase in the unconfined compressive strength but had a small effect on the tensile strength. The addition of shingles substantially improved the tensile strength of the stabilized soil. A significant reduction in the capillary rise and a slight decrease in the permeability were obtained as a result of shingle addition. An optimal shingle content of 10% is recommended to stabilize the soil.

Materials for Well Integrity: Characterization of Short-Term Mechanical Properties

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Kamali ◽  
Mahmoud Khalifeh ◽  
Arild Saasen ◽  
Laurent Delabroy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Strength Reduction ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Expansive Cement

Abstract Integrated zonal isolation is well-known as a key parameter for safe drilling operation and well completion of oil and gas wells. An extensive research on alternative materials has been conducted in the past concerning primary cementing, overcoming annular leaks, and permanent well abandonment. The present article focuses on geopolymers, expansive cement, pozzolan based sealant and thermosetting resins. The viscous behavior and the pumpability of the different materials have been investigated and benchmarked with the properties of neat class G Portland cement. The current study includes short-term mechanical properties of the above-mentioned materials. These properties include compressive strength development, Young’s modulus, indirect tensile strength, and sonic strength. The tests are performed in accordance with API 10B-2 and ASTM D3967-16 for all the materials for 1, 3, 5, and 7-day of curing at 90°C and elevated (172 bar) and atmospheric pressures. Our results show a mixed behavior from the materials. According to uniaxial compressive test results, all the candidate barrier materials developed strength during the considered period; however, the geopolymer and pozzolanic-based mixture did not develop early strength. The expansive cement showed an acceptable early compressive strength, but strength reduction was noticed after some time. The strength reduction of expansive cement was also observed for the indirect tensile strength. All the materials become stiffer overtime as they made more strength. For the neat class G cement and expansive cement, the Young’s modulus showed a minimum after 5 days, but it was increased.

The Influence of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregates in Asphalt Mixture

2016 ◽  
Vol 700 ◽  
pp. 227-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nur Amiera Jeffry ◽  
Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya ◽  
Norhafizah Manap ◽  
Nurfatin Aqeela Miron ◽  
Norhidayah Abdul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Modified Bitumen ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Significant quantities of coconut shell (CS), a by-product of agriculture, can be used as an artificial source of coarse aggregates. In this study, four CSs were used as coarse aggregates replacement in asphalt concrete with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% weight volumes. The particle sizes of the CSs used as main coarse aggregates range from 5 mm to 20 mm. The Marshall Stability test shows that the optimum bitumen content for asphalt mixtures is 5.1%. The engineering properties investigated include the volumetric, dynamic creep, indirect tensile strength, and resilient modulus. Test results show that stability decreases with increasing CS content because of high water absorption. Considering that CSs absorb bitumen, a further detailed investigation is needed to assess the performance of modified bitumen on mixture. Furthermore, the use of CSs as coarse aggregates in asphalt concrete help increase the resilient modulus, stiffness, and indirect tensile strength up to 30%. Generally, a 10% replacement of coarse aggregates with CSs is the optimal limit.

scholarly journals The effect of the aggregate type on the properties of pavement concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Rogojsz ◽  
Damian Skupski ◽  
Bartosz Januszewski
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Pore Characteristics ◽  
Road Surfaces ◽  
Indirect Tensile

This paper presents the results of laboratory tests on the properties of cement concrete containing various types of aggregate. The purpose of the tests was to determine the effect of aggregate on compressive strength, indirect tensile strength, air pore characteristics, frost resistance and the modulus of elasticity of concrete for road surfaces. The aggregate that meets the requirements for road concrete was determined on the basis of the tests. Keywords: road concrete, frost resistance of aggregate, frost resistance of road concrete.

scholarly journals Effect of Iron Filings on the Mechanical Properties of Different Types of Sustainable Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 441-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Jabbar Alserai ◽  
Wissam Kadhim Alsaraj ◽  
Zina Waleed Abass
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
Normal Concrete ◽  
Natural Aggregate ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Introduction:One of Iraq’s major environmental problems is a large amount of residual iron produced by the industrial sector, which is stored in domestic waste and landfills. The reuse of construction waste gives two aims, the first is to remove large quantities of pollution resulted from these waste, the second provides cheap resources for concrete aggregates.Methods:This study conducted a series of experiments and tests to test the feasibility of reusing this iron slag and recycled concrete aggregate in concrete mixtures. Different percentages of iron filings were used in the concrete mixture at 0, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1%. Tests are done to evaluate the quality of cast iron concrete which include compressive strength (fcu), flexural strength (fr), indirect tensile strength (ft), SEM and modulus of elasticity (Ec) for four sustainable concretes.Results and Conclusion:The results show that the iron filings amount is increased to 1.0% which resulted in increasing percentage of compressive strength (fcu), flexural strength (fr), indirect tensile strength (ft), SEM and modulus of elasticity (Ec) with 10%, 32%, 42% and 11% for Geopolymer Concrete with Recycled Aggregate (GCRA), 9%, 52%,31% and 17% for geopolymer concrete with natural aggregate (GCNA), 10%, 19%,26% and 12% for Normal Concrete with Natural Aggregate (NCNA) and 23%, 19%, 67% and 14% for Normal Concrete with Recycled Aggregate (NCRA), respectively.

Use of steel slag aggregate in asphalt concrete mixes

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 902-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M Asi ◽  
Hisham Y Qasrawi ◽  
Faisal I Shalabi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Coarse Aggregate ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Optimal Replacement ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Creep Modulus

There are three major steel-manufacturing factories in Jordan. All of their by-product, steel slag, is dumped randomly in open areas, causing many environmentally hazardous problems. This research was intended to study the effectiveness of using steel slag aggregate (SSA) in improving the engineering properties of locally produced asphalt concrete (AC) mixes. The research started by evaluating the toxicity and chemical and physical properties of the steel slag. Then 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of the limestone coarse aggregate in the AC mixes was replaced by SSA. The effectiveness of the SSA was judged by the improvement in indirect tensile strength, resilient modulus, rutting resistance, fatigue life, creep modulus, and stripping resistance of the AC samples. It was found that replacing up to 75% of the limestone coarse aggregate by SSA improved the mechanical properties of the AC mixes. The results also showed that the 25% replacement was the optimal replacement level. Key words: steel slag aggregate, asphalt concrete, Superpave, indirect tensile strength, fatigue, rutting, creep.

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