Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil

Physiochemical characteristics play a significant role in evaluating the engineering behaviour of soil material and its suitability for foundation. Investigation upon the physical and chemical characteristics of lateritic bauxite soils were done on samples collected from three exmining bauxite sites...

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Main Authors: N. I., N. Ismai, Haryati, Awang, N. Z., Mohd Yunus, Suriyati, Saleh
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description Physiochemical characteristics play a significant role in evaluating the engineering behaviour of soil material and its suitability for foundation. Investigation upon the physical and chemical characteristics of lateritic bauxite soils were done on samples collected from three exmining bauxite sites (Bukit Goh, Semambu and Indera Mahkota) in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia. The presence of chemical element was evaluated based on the elemental mineral composition content identified through X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). The results revealed that Semambu lateritic bauxite soil has the highest content of alumina (Al2O3), 25.54%. The alumina content enrichment is one of the effects from the laterization of bauxite process. In addition, the physical testing included are moisture content, specific gravity and Atterberg Limit. Further investigation on the physical properties of the soil has found that Semambu has the highest MC, 33.27%, but at the same time PI is less than 12%. This is as a key indicator that lateritic bauxite is prone to surface erosion and unsuitable for construction purposes in its natural condition. The risk of the surface erosion and settlement of the ground causes it requires stabilizer that can rapid the curing time. Additionally, the high moisture content is likely to have higher chance to experience liquefaction and causes foundation problem to future infrastructures that may be built in the studied area.
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spelling ump-334972022-03-21T07:07:16Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33497/ Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil N. I., N. Ismai Haryati, Awang N. Z., Mohd Yunus Suriyati, Saleh T Technology (General) TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Physiochemical characteristics play a significant role in evaluating the engineering behaviour of soil material and its suitability for foundation. Investigation upon the physical and chemical characteristics of lateritic bauxite soils were done on samples collected from three exmining bauxite sites (Bukit Goh, Semambu and Indera Mahkota) in Kuantan District, Pahang, Malaysia. The presence of chemical element was evaluated based on the elemental mineral composition content identified through X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). The results revealed that Semambu lateritic bauxite soil has the highest content of alumina (Al2O3), 25.54%. The alumina content enrichment is one of the effects from the laterization of bauxite process. In addition, the physical testing included are moisture content, specific gravity and Atterberg Limit. Further investigation on the physical properties of the soil has found that Semambu has the highest MC, 33.27%, but at the same time PI is less than 12%. This is as a key indicator that lateritic bauxite is prone to surface erosion and unsuitable for construction purposes in its natural condition. The risk of the surface erosion and settlement of the ground causes it requires stabilizer that can rapid the curing time. Additionally, the high moisture content is likely to have higher chance to experience liquefaction and causes foundation problem to future infrastructures that may be built in the studied area. IOP Publishing Ltd 2021 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/33497/1/Physiochemical%20characterization%20of%20lateritic%20bauxite%20mining%20soil_FULL.pdf N. I., N. Ismai and Haryati, Awang and N. Z., Mohd Yunus and Suriyati, Saleh (2021) Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil. In: 12th International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering In Tropical Regions: Fostering Future Through Geotechnical, Sustainable Engineering and Technology & 2nd International Conference on Highway and Transportation Engineering: Empowering Transportatio , 17-18 August 2018 , Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. pp. 1-7., 971. ISSN 1755-1307 (Print); 1755-1315 (Online) (Published) https://10.1088/1755-1315/971/1/012029
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Suriyati, Saleh
Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title_full Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title_fullStr Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title_full_unstemmed Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title_short Physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
title_sort physiochemical characterization of lateritic bauxite mining soil
topic T Technology (General)
TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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