A review on effect of soil stabilization using alkali activated geopolymer

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keeerthy R Karthikeyan ◽  
Elba Helen George
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Polymerization Process ◽  
Alkaline Solutions ◽  
Alkali Activation

In order to confront the issues related to clay for construction, some adequate ground improvement technique is important. To enhance the properties of clay, alkaline solutions such as sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate are used along with Class F fly ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and metakaolin as additives. Flyash greatly modifies the strength properties of soft soils and it contain silica and aluminium materials (pozzolans) also as a particular amount of lime, which chemically binds to soft soil and forms cement compounds. Metakaolin is a highly reactive pozzolana formed by the calcinations of kaolinite (China clay).In many civil engineering constructions, soft and weak soils are often stabilized with Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and lime. The production processes of traditional stabilizers are energy intensive and emit an outsized quantity of CO2. Geopolymer offer a better alternative to OPC, with its high strength, low cost, low energy consumption and CO2 emissions during synthesis. Due to the major environmental impacts involved in the manufacturing of OPC, the use of industrial by-products has been encouraged. The reason for the increase in compressive strength due to GGBS can be caused by the high GGBS calcium content. These polymers are economic and, compared to many chemical alternatives, are more effective and significantly less damaging to the environment. The combined impact of fly ash, GGBS and metakaolin will boost the soil's engineering efficiency.The alkali activation of waste materials has become an important area of research in many laboratories because it is possible to use these materials to synthesize inexpensive and ecologically sound cement like construction materials.The activator solution is also very influential in the polymerization process and it's also one of the factors that determine the compressive strength. Keywords—Alkali activation, Geopolymer, fly ash, GGBS, clay, stabilization

scholarly journals The Compressive Strength and Microstructure of Alkali-Activated Binary Cements Developed by Combining Ceramic Sanitaryware with Fly Ash or Blast Furnace Slag

Minerals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Cosa ◽  
Lourdes Soriano ◽  
María Borrachero ◽  
Lucía Reig ◽  
Jordi Payá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated

The properties of a binder developed by the alkali-activation of a single waste material can improve when it is blended with different industrial by-products. This research aimed to investigate the influence of blast furnace slag (BFS) and fly ash (FA) (0–50 wt %) on the microstructure and compressive strength of alkali-activated ceramic sanitaryware (CSW). 4 wt % Ca(OH)2 was added to the CSW/FA blended samples and, given the high calcium content of BFS, the influence of BFS was analyzed with and without adding Ca(OH)2. Mortars were used to assess the compressive strength of the blended cements, and their microstructure was investigated in pastes by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. All the samples were cured at 20 °C for 28 and 90 days and at 65 °C for 7 days. The results show that the partial replacement of CSW with BFS or FA allowed CSW to be activated at 20 °C. The CSW/BFS systems exhibited better mechanical properties than the CSW/FA blended mortars, so that maximum strength values of 54.3 MPa and 29.4 MPa were obtained in the samples prepared with 50 wt % BFS and FA, respectively, cured at 20 °C for 90 days.

Assessment to the Solid to Liquid Ratios on the Soil Strength and Water Absorption of the Kedah’s Soil

2016 ◽  
Vol 841 ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hazamaah Nur Hamzah ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
Cheng Yong Heah ◽  
Mohd Remy Rozainy Arif Zainol ◽  
Kamarudin Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Alkaline Solution ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Constant Ratio ◽  
Liquid Ratio ◽  
Naoh Solution

The purpose of this paper is to assess the solid to liquid ratios on the compressive strength and water absorption of Kedah’s soil by using geopolymerization method. Fly ash and soft soil were mixed with alkaline activators namely sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) for preparing stabilize the soil sample. The geopolymerization process for soil stabilization was synthesized by the activation of fly ash and soil with alkaline solution at four different solid to liquid ratios which were 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 at a specific constant ratio of Na2SiO3/NaOH solution of 0.5. The compressive strength up to 4.77 MPa was obtained at 3.0 of solid to liquid ratio and the water absorption has become increasingly lower to 2.28% as the ratio of solid to liquid increases in 7 days curing at room temperature.

Research to build technological procedure for soft ground improvement using sea sand-cement-fly ash column

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (HTCS6) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Thinh Duc Ta ◽  
Phuc Dinh Hoang ◽  
Thang Anh Bui ◽  
Trang Huong Thi Ngo ◽  
Diu Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Soil Reinforcement ◽  
Soft Ground ◽  
Design Calculation ◽  
Sea Sand ◽  
Composite Ground ◽  
Soft Ground Improvement

Sea sand-cement-fly ash column technology for soft soil treatment is a new technology in the process of completing the theoretical basis, the experimental basis, and the construction of the ground treatment technological procedure. The paper presents the results of scientific research on design, calculation, construction, and acceptance of sea sand-cement-fly ash column. The scientific basis for the design of column is to consider the role of the column in composite ground, that is to use the column as soft ground improvement or soft soil reinforcement. The important parameters for the column design are: cement and fly ash content; column length; column diameter; number of columns; distance among columns; load capacity and settlement of composite ground. The sequence of steps of construction and acceptance of column includes: selection of construction equipment, preparation of construction sites, trial construction, official construction, evaluation of ground quality after treatment and preparation of document for acceptance.

Systematic approach to assessing the applicability of fly-ash-based geopolymer for clay stabilization

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (9) ◽  
pp. 1356-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayder H. Abdullah ◽  
Mohamed A. Shahin ◽  
Megan L. Walske ◽  
Ali Karrech
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Soil Mineralogy ◽  
Problematic Soils ◽  
Ph Level

Traditional soil stabilization by chemical additives such as cement and lime is a well-established technique for ground improvement of problematic soils. However, with the advantage of lower carbon emission and energy consumption, fly-ash-based geopolymer has recently become an attractive alternative to traditional stabilizers. Nevertheless, the literature lacks systemic approaches that assist engineers to apply this promising binder for soil stabilization, including the proper dosages required for an effective treatment. This paper introduces a systematic approach to assess the applicability of fly-ash-based geopolymer for stabilization of clay soils, through a comprehensive experimental program where engineered and natural clays were examined and evaluated, including soil compaction, plasticity, compressive strength, durability, pH level, and impact of pulverization. The results revealed several factors that influence the level of enhancement of geopolymer-treated clays, including the soil mineralogy, plasticity–activity properties, geopolymer concentration, curing time, and pulverization.

scholarly journals Geotechnical properties of reinforced clayey soil using nylons carry’s bags by products

2018 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 01020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Salim ◽  
Kawther Al-Soudany ◽  
Nora Jajjawi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Ground Improvement ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Liquid Limit ◽  
Waste Material ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Maximum Dry Density ◽  
Replacement Technique

All structures built on soft soil may experience uncontrollable settlement and critical bearing capacity. This may not meet the design requirements for the geotechnical engineer. Soil stabilization is the change of these undesirable properties in order to meet the requirements. Traditional methods of stabilizing or through in-situ ground improvement such as compaction or replacement technique is usually costly. Now a safe and economic disposal of industrial wastes and development of economically feasible ground improvement techniques are the important challenges being faced by the engineering community. This work focuses on improving the soft soil brought from Baghdad by utilizing the local waste material for stabilization of soil, such as by using “Nylon carry bag’s by product” with the different percentage and corresponding to 1 %, 3% and 5% (the portion of stabilizer matters to soil net weight) of dried soil. The results indicated that as Nylon’s fiber content increases, the liquid limit decreases while the plastic limit increases, so the plasticity index decreases. Furthermore, the maximum dry density decreases while, the optimum moisture content increases as the Nylon’s fiber percentage increases. The compression index (decreases as the Nylon’s fiber increases and provides a maximum of 43% reduction by adding 5% nylon waste material. In addition, the results indicated that, the undrained shear strength increases as the nylon fiber increases.

Investigation on Thermal Stability of Geopolymer Based Zeolite in Fire Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1009 ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Kanokwan Kanyalert ◽  
Prinya Chindaprasirt ◽  
Duangkanok Tanangteerapong
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Temperature Exposure ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

This work aims to reveal the effects of zeolite on properties of fly ash based geopolymer under high temperature at 300 °C, 600 °C and 900 °C. The specimens were prepared by alkali activation of fly ash, which was partially replaced by two different types of zeolite at 10%, 20% and 30% by weight. The specimens were analyzed for the maximum compressive strength, weight loss percentage, XRD and SEM. The results highlighted that the percentage of weight loss increased with the ratio of zeolite replacement. The compressive strength of geopolymer with synthetic zeolite and natural zeolite at 7, 28, 60 days were similar. The high-temperature exposure resulted in the reduction in compressive strength in all proportions. At the same temperature, compressive strength of all specimens were not significantly different.

scholarly journals The Alternatives to Traditional Materials for Subsoil Stabilization and Embankments

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 3018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Vukićević ◽  
Miloš Marjanović ◽  
Veljko Pujević ◽  
Sanja Jocković
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
High Plasticity ◽  
Natural Materials ◽  
Positive Effects

Major infrastructure projects require significant amount of natural materials, often followed by the soft soil stabilization using hydraulic binders. This paper presents the results of a laboratory study of alternative waste materials (fly ash and slag) that can be used for earthworks. Results of high plasticity clay stabilization using fly ash from Serbian power plants are presented in the first part. In the second part of the paper, engineering properties of ash and ash-slag mixtures are discussed with the emphasis on the application in road subgrade and embankment construction. Physical and mechanical properties were determined via following laboratory tests: Specific gravity, grain size distribution, the moisture–density relationship (Proctor compaction test), unconfined compressive strength (UCS), oedometer and swell tests, direct shear and the California bearing ratio (CBR). The results indicate the positive effects of the clay stabilization using fly ash, in terms of increasing strength and stiffness and reducing expansivity. Fly ashes and ash-slag mixtures have also comparable mechanical properties with sands, which in combination with multiple other benefits (lower energy consumption and CO2 emission, saving of natural materials and smaller waste landfill areas), make them suitable fill materials for embankments, especially considering the necessity for sustainable development.

The effects of marble dust and fly ash on clay soil

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismail Zorluer ◽  
Suleyman Gucek
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Unconfined Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Clay Soil ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Marble Dust ◽  
Increased Strength

AbstractThe use of waste materials as an additive in soil stabilization has been widespread. This is important in terms of recycling of waste materials and reducing environmental pollution. The objective of this study is to investigate the beneficial reuse of marble dust and fly ash in soil stabilization. Tests were performed on clay soil mixtures amended with marble dust and fly ash. Marble dust was used as an activator due to fly ash being inadequate for self-cementing. Unconfined compressive strength (qu), freeze-thaw, swelling, and California bearing ratio (CBR) tests were conducted to investigate the effect of marble dust and fly ash, curing time, and molding water content on geotechnical parameters. Addition of marble dust and fly ash increased unconfined compressive strength, CBR, and freeze-thaw strength, but these additives decreased swelling potential and grain loss after freeze-thaw. Increasing the curing time results in increased strength of mixtures and decreased grain loss. As a result, this study shows that the geotechnical properties of clay soil are improved with the addition of marble dust and fly ash. This is an economical and environmentally friendly solution.

scholarly journals Unconfined Compressive Strength Characteristics of Overboulder Asbuton and Zeolite Stabilized Soft Soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Noor Dhani ◽  
Ahmad Gasruddin ◽  
Hartini Hartini ◽  
La Baride
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Soil Stabilization ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Pozzolanic Reaction ◽  
Silica Content ◽  
Curing Time ◽  
Natural Pozzolan ◽  
Soil Stabilizer ◽  
Proctor Test ◽  
High Silica

Soft soil was one of the most widely encountered problems in construction, especially for archipelago countries which most of its area was lowland with a high deposit of soft soil. To overcome this problem, soil stabilization was one of the most widely used as a solution. Soil stabilization in general uses chemical substances that are classified as pozzolan material. Pozzolan material uses its capability to strengthen the cohesion of soil grains. Mostly, pozzolan material consists of silica. Overboulder asbuton and zeolite were examples of natural pozzolan material in Indonesia. Both materials have a high silica content. Thus, the author interested to figure out the mechanical behavior of these two substances as a soil stabilizer. This research was a correlating study to the previous paper with the same author which discusses the overboulder asbuton as a soil stabilizer. Overboulder added to the mix is determined as 15%, with varied zeolite percentages applied to examine the differences. The UCT was conducted according to ASTM D-2166 as a parameter. As the standard remolding method, a standard proctor test was conducted to determine the optimum moisture content and the maximum density of each mix. While the UCT specimens were tested at the certain curing time for each composition. The curing time applied was 0, 7, 14, and 28 days. By this curing period, the effective pozzolanic reaction that occurs for each composition could be determined. The result shows that zeolite addition to overboulder asbuton could increase the soil density and increase its compressive strength. It is indicated that overboulder asbuton and zeolite mix could be a proper alternative as a soil stabilizer. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091635 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Compressive Strength and Thermal Conductivity of Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete Incorporated with Lightweight Aggregate, Expanded Clay Aggregate and Foaming Agent

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (11) ◽  
pp. 4021-4028 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liew Yun Ming ◽  
Andrei Victor Sandu ◽  
Heah Cheng Yong ◽  
Yuyun Tajunnisa ◽  
Siti Fatimah Azzahran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide Solution ◽  
Density Ratio ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
Geopolymer Concrete ◽  
River Sand ◽  
Foaming Agent

This paper investigates the effect of incorporation of lightweight aggregate and foam in the preparation of lightweight aggregate geopolymer concrete (LWAGC) and lightweight aggregate foamed geopolymer concrete (LWAFGC). The geopolymer paste was formed by alkali activation of Class F fly ash in mixture of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide solution. LWAGC was incorporated with expanded clay lightweight aggregate and river sand while hydrogen peroxide was added as foaming agent for LWAFGC. Results showed that LWAGC and LWAFGC achieved an excellent 28-day compressive strength of 60 MPa and 20 MPa, respectively. The bulk densities were 1815 kg/m3 for LWAGC and 1593 kg/m3 for LWAFGC. Even so, low thermal conductivity of 0.12 W/mK and 0.09 W/mK were reported. It was concluded that the joint effect of lightweight aggregate and foam produced geopolymer concrete with good mechanical strength while having excellent thermal insulating properties. The geopolymer concretes possessed high strength-to-density ratio to be regarded as lightweight high-performance structures.

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