Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content

The study investigates the strength improvement of kaolinite clay soil with the inclusion of various percentages and combinations of silica fume (SF) and cockle shell ash (CKSA). Hence, the mechanical properties of various mix ratios of SF and CKSA are examined through the standard Proctor, unconfin...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini, Muzamir, Hasan, Suwito, Anang Rustanto, Hyodo, Masayuki
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author Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini
Muzamir, Hasan
Suwito, Anang Rustanto
Hyodo, Masayuki
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Muzamir, Hasan
Suwito, Anang Rustanto
Hyodo, Masayuki
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description The study investigates the strength improvement of kaolinite clay soil with the inclusion of various percentages and combinations of silica fume (SF) and cockle shell ash (CKSA). Hence, the mechanical properties of various mix ratios of SF and CKSA are examined through the standard Proctor, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and consolidated isotropic undrained (CIU) triaxial tests. The samples were treated for 1, 7, 14 and 30 days and examined under the UCS tests. The experimental results show that the strength of the kaolinite clay significantly rises with the inclusion of SF and CKSA at dissimilar mix ratios and curing days. The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) profile has illustrated that the kaolinite clay soil molecules were fused jointly with SF and CKSA to form calcium aluminate hydrates (CAH) and calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), which enhanced the development of strength of the stabilized kaolinite clay. The combination of SF and CKSA resulted in a significant strength increment of the kaolinite clay soil up to 86.99%.
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spelling ump-449332025-06-26T07:08:29Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44933/ Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini Muzamir, Hasan Suwito, Anang Rustanto Hyodo, Masayuki TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TH Building construction The study investigates the strength improvement of kaolinite clay soil with the inclusion of various percentages and combinations of silica fume (SF) and cockle shell ash (CKSA). Hence, the mechanical properties of various mix ratios of SF and CKSA are examined through the standard Proctor, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and consolidated isotropic undrained (CIU) triaxial tests. The samples were treated for 1, 7, 14 and 30 days and examined under the UCS tests. The experimental results show that the strength of the kaolinite clay significantly rises with the inclusion of SF and CKSA at dissimilar mix ratios and curing days. The Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) profile has illustrated that the kaolinite clay soil molecules were fused jointly with SF and CKSA to form calcium aluminate hydrates (CAH) and calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), which enhanced the development of strength of the stabilized kaolinite clay. The combination of SF and CKSA resulted in a significant strength increment of the kaolinite clay soil up to 86.99%. Trans Tech Publications 2025-06-25 Article PeerReviewed pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44933/1/SJR%20%28Q4%29%20%282025%29%20Influence%20of%20Cockle%20Shell%20Ash%20and%20Lime%20on%20Geotechnical%20Properties%20of%20Expansive%20Clay%20Soil%20Stabilized%20at%20Optimum%20Silica%20Fume%20Content.pdf Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini and Muzamir, Hasan and Suwito, Anang Rustanto and Hyodo, Masayuki (2025) Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content. Materials Science Forum, 1153. pp. 95-101. ISSN 0255-5476. (Published) https://doi.org/10.4028/p-G0rfq9 https://doi.org/10.4028/p-G0rfq9
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TH Building construction
Muhammad Syamsul Imran, Zaini
Muzamir, Hasan
Suwito, Anang Rustanto
Hyodo, Masayuki
Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title_full Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title_fullStr Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title_full_unstemmed Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title_short Influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
title_sort influence of cockle shell ash and lime on geotechnical properties of expansive clay soil stabilized at optimum silica fume content
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TH Building construction
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http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44933/1/SJR%20%28Q4%29%20%282025%29%20Influence%20of%20Cockle%20Shell%20Ash%20and%20Lime%20on%20Geotechnical%20Properties%20of%20Expansive%20Clay%20Soil%20Stabilized%20at%20Optimum%20Silica%20Fume%20Content.pdf