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Apr 26, 2012
Consolidation Characteristics of Soils Stabilized with Lime, Coal Combustion Product, and Plastic Waste
Authors: Chibuikem C. Okoro [email protected], John Vogtman, Ahmad Yousif, Mohammed Agnaou, and Naji Khoury, Ph.D. [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
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This study focused on the consolidation characteristics of two soils stabilized with class C fly ash (CFA), lime and plastic waste. Three groups of specimens were prepared: the first group consisted of specimens prepared with 10% class C fly ash and 6% lime and then cured for 28 days; the second set of specimens was prepared with recycled plastic waste with a plastic to soil ratio (PSR) of one; and the last group consisted of specimens prepared with raw soils and compacted at near optimum moisture content and maximum dry unit weight. The last group was considered a baseline to assess the effect of CFA, lime and plastic waste on the consolidation characteristics. Results showed that CFA, lime and plastic waste stabilization reduced the compressibility of soil. In addition, both the compression index (Cc) and swelling index (Cs) decreased due to CFA, lime and plastic waste stabilization. The percentage changes in Cc and Cs varied with the type of stabilizing agents.
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Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
Pages: 1202 - 1209
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Temple University, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.E-mail: [email protected]
John Vogtman
Civil Engineering Students, Temple University, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Ahmad Yousif
Civil Engineering Students, Temple University, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Mohammed Agnaou
Civil Engineering Students, Temple University, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Assistant Professor, Temple University, 1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.E-mail: [email protected]
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