Deformation Behavior of Lignosulfonate-Treated Sandy Silt under Cyclic Loading
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 141, Issue 1
Abstract
Although many traditional soil stabilizers (e.g., lime, cement, gypsum, and fly ash) have been widely and effectively used for ground improvement, they often adversely affect the surrounding soil and groundwater environment. Moreover, traditionally treated soils have shown excessive brittle behavior, especially under cyclic loads, which is often undesirable for structures such as rail embankments and airport runways. To establish an alternative stabilizer that could overcome these problems, this paper presents the results of a series of cyclic triaxial tests on the use of lignosulfonate (a by-product of the timber industry), an environmentally friendly soil stabilizer effective for treating fine sandy silt that formed the bulk of the embankment fill at Penrith, Australia. The influence of lignosulfonate on the stress-strain behavior, resilient modulus, and excess pore pressure development of the treated soil is discussed.
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Acknowledgments
The authors appreciate the financial support provided by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads; Chemstab Consulting, Pty., Ltd.; Douglas Partners; and Coffey Geotechnics through an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project. The authors express their sincere gratitude to Mr. Mohammad Abadimarand for his laboratory assistance.
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Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Volume 141 • Issue 1 • January 2015
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Received: Apr 25, 2014
Accepted: Sep 2, 2014
Published online: Sep 26, 2014
Published in print: Jan 1, 2015
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