Effect of Powdered Recycled Tire on Sulfate Resistance of Cemented Clay
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 29, Issue 10
Abstract
Magnesium sulfate () attack is a major problem in geotechnical engineering projects, as exposure to sulfate can affect soil integrity. Lightweight recycled materials such as used vehicle tires can be used to improve the geotechnical properties of soil, while also eliminating landfill. This study investigated the effects of addition of powdered recycled tire (PRT) on the sulfate resistance of cemented clay specimens cured for 7, 14, and 28 days. A total of 74 unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests were conducted on benchmark (unexposed) and -exposed specimens. Addition of PRT improved the peak UCS values () in both conditions. Microstructural analysis by X-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy was performed on selected benchmark and -exposed specimens. Exposure to reduced the generation of hydration products such as calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), resulting in poor connections between PRT and soil particles.
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Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge the use of Curtin University’s Microscopy & Microanalysis Facility, whose instrumentation has been partially funded by the university, and state and commonwealth governments. The second author is supported by Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and Curtin University Postgraduate Scholarship (CUPS).
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 29 • Issue 10 • October 2017
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Received: Oct 20, 2016
Accepted: Mar 20, 2017
Published online: Jun 20, 2017
Published in print: Oct 1, 2017
Discussion open until: Nov 20, 2017
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