Abstract
This paper presents experimental results on the use of incinerator ash in stabilizing desert sands for possible use in geotechnical engineering applications. The incinerator ash was added in percentages of 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12%, by dry weight of sand. Laboratory tests such as compaction, unconfined compression, shear box and hydraulic conductivity were performed to measure the engineering characteristics of the stabilized material. The results showed substantial improvements in unconfined compressive strength and shear strength parameters (c and ψ). Thus, incinerator ash can be used to improve the shear strength characteristics of desert sands. The permeability of the sand-incinerator ash mixture was relatively low.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1767-1780 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Geotechnical and Geological Engineering |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Desert sand
- Incinerator ash
- Permeability
- Shear strength
- Stabilization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Architecture
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
- Soil Science
- Geology