Effect of Cement Type on Shear Behavior of Cemented Calcareous Soil
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 128, Issue 6
Abstract
There is little information in the geotechnical literature regarding the influence of the type of cement on the engineering behavior of cemented soils. This paper explores the mechanical behavior of a calcareous soil under triaxial loading after treatment with different types of cement, namely Portland cement, gypsum, and calcite. To identify the specific effects of each cement type a parametric study was undertaken, where factors such as density and unconfined compressive strength were maintained constant for each cementing agent. Samples of the cemented soil were examined under optical and electron microscopy to understand the bond mechanism created by each cement. Results from triaxial testing have shown that, despite having the same unconfined compressive strength and density, the effective stress paths and postyield response are significantly different, mainly because of the different volumetric response upon shearing. Samples prepared using Portland cement showed ductile yield and strong dilation afterwards; calcite and gypsum-cemented samples exhibited brittle yield, generally followed by contractive behavior. The paper discusses the results and explains the reasons behind the differences in the mechanical response.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 128 • Issue 6 • June 2002
Pages: 520 - 529
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Feb 13, 2001
Accepted: Dec 12, 2001
Published online: May 15, 2002
Published in print: Jun 2002
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