Studies on Sulfate-Resistant Cement Stabilization Methods to Address Sulfate-Induced Soil Heave
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Abstract
Performance of pavements has been affected by heave distress problems caused by sulfate rich soils treated with calcium-based stabilizers. A research study was conducted to address the effectiveness of sulfate resistant cement stabilizers Types I/II and V, for providing better treatment of sulfate rich soils. Experiments were designed and conducted on both control and cement treated sulfate soils to investigate compaction relationships, Atterberg limits, linear shrinkage and free swell strain potentials, unconfined compressive strength, and low strain shear moduli properties. This paper presents a comprehensive summary and analysis of these test results. Test results were statistically analyzed to study the potentials of sulfate resistant cement stabilization methods for significant enhancements to the strength and stiffness properties as well as reductions in swell and shrinkage strain potentials of natural sulfate rich soils. Mineralogical studies were used to verify research findings observed from the macro test results.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 4 • April 2004
Pages: 391 - 402
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Received: Jul 9, 2002
Accepted: Jul 1, 2003
Published online: Mar 15, 2004
Published in print: Apr 2004
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