Soil stabilization using cement and polyelectrolyte complexes

N. Hariharan, J. Huang, J. G. Saavedra, D. N. Little, S. Sukhishvili, A. K. Palanisamy, E. Masad

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Abstract

There are frequent concerns related to the mechanical endurance of subgrade soils chemically stabilized with cement especially during moisture intrusion. In this study we evaluate the structural features of polyelectrolyte complexes and propose a working mechanism to consider them as both an alternative and an additive to cement to stabilize subgrade soils. An experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties is conducted to support the proposed mechanism and validate the impact of polyelectrolyte complexes towards increasing the fracture toughness and moisture resistance of limestone screens without compromising strength gain thereby enhancing their overall geomechanical durability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II - Contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020
EditorsA. Kumar, A.T. Papagiannakis, A. Bhasin, D. Little
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages48-51
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780367461690
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020 - San Antonio, United States
Duration: 27 May 202029 May 2020

Publication series

NameAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction II - Contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Antonio
Period27/05/2029/05/20

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