Effects of industrial by-product based geopolymers on the strength development of a soft soil

• Published in: Soils and foundations Vol. 58; no. 3; pp. 716 - 728
• Main Authors: Yaghoubi, Mohammadjavad, Arulrajah, Arul, Disfani, Mahdi Miri, Horpibulsuk, Suksun, Bo, Myint Win, Darmawan, Stephen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Fly ash; Geopolymer; Marine clay; Microstructure; Slag; Strength; Slag; Fly ash; Geopolymer; Microstructure; Marine clay; Strength

Portland cement is traditionally used as a binder in ground improvement projects on soft soil foundations. The use of cement in ground improvement projects, however, is fraught with both, financial and environmental concerns due to its relatively high cost, the use of natural resources and the high...