Effect of Fly Ash on Engineering Properties of Expansive Soils
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 7
Abstract
This note presents a study of the efficacy of fly ash as an additive in improving the engineering characteristics of expansive soils. An experimental program has evaluated the effect of the fly ash content on the free swell index, swell potential, swelling pressure, plasticity, compaction, strength, and hydraulic conductivity characteristics of expansive soil. The plasticity, hydraulic conductivity and swelling properties of the blends decreased and the dry unit weight and strength increased with an increase in fly ash content. The resistance to penetration of the blends increased significantly with an increase in fly ash content for a given water content. Excellent correlation was obtained between the measured and predicted undrained shear strengths.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 7 • July 2004
Pages: 764 - 767
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jul 31, 2001
Accepted: Aug 26, 2003
Published online: Jun 15, 2004
Published in print: Jul 2004
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