Improving mechanical properties and shrinkage cracking characteristics of soft clay in deep soil mixing

• Published in: Construction & building materials Vol. 316; p. 125858
• Main Authors: Chompoorat, Thanakorn, Thepumong, Thanakit, Khamplod, Anupong, Likitlersuang, Suched
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 17.01.2022
• Subjects: Cement stabilisation; Deep mixing method; Microstructure; Shrinkage crack; Unconfined compressive strength; Shrinkage crack; Microstructure; Unconfined compressive strength; Deep mixing method; Cement stabilisation

•Suitable soft clay stabilised with OPC and FA for deep soil mixing is assessed.•FA can be applied as a shrinkage-reducing agent for cement stabilised soft clay.•Inclusion of 15% FA with B/wc of 0.4 satisfies strength and shrinkage requirements.•Correlations between mechanical properties and chemica...