Stabilization of soft soil by a sustainable binder comprises ground granulated blast slag (GGBS) and cement kiln dust (CKD)

R Al-Khafaji, A Dulaimi, H Jafer, NS Mashaan, S Qaidi… - Recycling, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to its significant deficiencies such as low permeability, low bearing and shear strength,
and excessive compressibility, soft soil is one of the most problematic types of soil in civil …

Experimental and modelling study on the deterioration of stabilized soft soil subjected to sulfate attack

Q Wang, J Long, L Xu, Z Zhang, Y Lv, Z Yang… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Developing an alternative for traditional cement in soil stabilization has long been an
attractive topic in order to improve the overall performance and reduce cement consumption …

Small-strain shear modulus of cement-treated marine clay

K Yao, Q Chen, H Xiao, Y Liu, FH Lee - Journal of Materials in Civil …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
This paper proposes a conceptual framework for describing the small-strain shear modulus
(G max) of cement-treated clay based on the results of parametric studies covering the …

Effect of GGBFS and lime binders on the engineering properties of clay

M Keramatikerman, A Chegenizadeh, H Nikraz - Applied Clay Science, 2016 - Elsevier
Although lime is one of the most suitable binders in soil improvement projects, the
associated environmental impact and some accompanying mechanical deficiencies should …

Banana fibre-reinforcement of a soil stabilized with sodium silicate

R Gobinath, II Akinwumi, OD Afolayan, S Karthikeyan… - Silicon, 2020 - Springer
Many unsuitable soils for construction purposes can be made suitable by using
unconventional soil stabilizers. This study investigates the effects of banana fibre …

Macro–micro investigation on stabilization sludge as subgrade filler by the ternary blending of steel slag and fly ash and calcium carbide residue

J Zhu, Z Wang, Y Tao, L Ju, H Yang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the efficacious utilization of sludge as a subgrade filler through in-situ
shallow stabilization, employing cementitious industrial waste materials including steel slag …

Mechanical performance of jute fiber-reinforced micaceous clay composites treated with ground-granulated blast-furnace slag

J Zhang, A Soltani, A Deng, MB Jaksa - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
The combined capacity of Jute Fibers (JF), the reinforcement, and Ground-Granulated Blast-
Furnace Slag (GBFS), the binder, was examined as a sustainable solution towards …

Experimental study on the shear properties of soil around piles with permeation grouting

G Wang, B Hong, X Liu, D Sun, Z Shao, Y Yao - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
While post-grouting is frequently reported to improve the engineering performance of piles,
the shear strength of the soil around piles is not well understood. To investigate the …

Investigation on the optimal formulation and mechanism of marine organic silt improved with magnesium-cement-based stabilizer

JF Zhu, YL Tao, RQ Xu, H Yang, BJ Pan - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to search for an environment-friendly single or composite stabilized agent
for marine organic silt. The effectiveness of modified magnesium oxysulfate cement …

Assessment of strength development of slag cement stabilized kaolinite

L Ge, CC Wang, CW Hung, WC Liao, H Zhao - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
Due to low strength and high compressibility, soft clay should be improved to increase its
strength, and decrease the permeability and the ground settlement for a better construction …