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Novel application of sustainable coal-derived char in cement soil stabilization
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4462-4010
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9190-8184
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-5454
Abstract Cement soil stabilization is a commonly used method to improve in-situ soil properties catering to different geotechnical applications. However, cement manufacturing is typically associated with high CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Coal char is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material derived from the coal pyrolysis process. Traditionally used for combustion and gasification, recent research has revealed its potential to improve the engineering performance of cement-based construction and building materials. This study explores the innovative use of coal char in cement soil stabilization. Examining various cement contents (5%, 10%, and 20%) and char contents (10%, 20%, and 30%), the properties of char-cement stabilized soils, including mineralogy, density, water content, thermal conductivity, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and mechanical properties under triaxial compression, are comprehensively investigated and compared with cement stabilized soil. It is found that char promotes both cement hydration and reaction between soil minerals and cement. The thermal conductivity and UCS of char-cement stabilized soil are 0–9% lower and 8–16% higher, respectively than that of cement stabilized soil. Under triaxial compression, the addition of char in stabilized soil leads to 23.7% increase in shear strength, 17.7% increase in cohesion, and 16.7% increase in the angle of internal friction. In conclusion, the introduction of coal char into traditional cement soil stabilization demonstrates a novel approach to achieving sustainability and enhancing engineering performance in relevant geotechnical applications.
Highlights Geotechnical properties of coal char-cement stabilized soil are investigated. Coal char addition helps improve thermal and strength performance of stabilized soil. Cohesion and friction angle of stabilized soil increase with adding coal char.
Novel application of sustainable coal-derived char in cement soil stabilization
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4462-4010
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9190-8184
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-5454
Abstract Cement soil stabilization is a commonly used method to improve in-situ soil properties catering to different geotechnical applications. However, cement manufacturing is typically associated with high CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Coal char is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material derived from the coal pyrolysis process. Traditionally used for combustion and gasification, recent research has revealed its potential to improve the engineering performance of cement-based construction and building materials. This study explores the innovative use of coal char in cement soil stabilization. Examining various cement contents (5%, 10%, and 20%) and char contents (10%, 20%, and 30%), the properties of char-cement stabilized soils, including mineralogy, density, water content, thermal conductivity, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and mechanical properties under triaxial compression, are comprehensively investigated and compared with cement stabilized soil. It is found that char promotes both cement hydration and reaction between soil minerals and cement. The thermal conductivity and UCS of char-cement stabilized soil are 0–9% lower and 8–16% higher, respectively than that of cement stabilized soil. Under triaxial compression, the addition of char in stabilized soil leads to 23.7% increase in shear strength, 17.7% increase in cohesion, and 16.7% increase in the angle of internal friction. In conclusion, the introduction of coal char into traditional cement soil stabilization demonstrates a novel approach to achieving sustainability and enhancing engineering performance in relevant geotechnical applications.
Highlights Geotechnical properties of coal char-cement stabilized soil are investigated. Coal char addition helps improve thermal and strength performance of stabilized soil. Cohesion and friction angle of stabilized soil increase with adding coal char.
Novel application of sustainable coal-derived char in cement soil stabilization
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4462-4010
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9190-8184
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5099-5454
Abstract Cement soil stabilization is a commonly used method to improve in-situ soil properties catering to different geotechnical applications. However, cement manufacturing is typically associated with high CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Coal char is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material derived from the coal pyrolysis process. Traditionally used for combustion and gasification, recent research has revealed its potential to improve the engineering performance of cement-based construction and building materials. This study explores the innovative use of coal char in cement soil stabilization. Examining various cement contents (5%, 10%, and 20%) and char contents (10%, 20%, and 30%), the properties of char-cement stabilized soils, including mineralogy, density, water content, thermal conductivity, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), and mechanical properties under triaxial compression, are comprehensively investigated and compared with cement stabilized soil. It is found that char promotes both cement hydration and reaction between soil minerals and cement. The thermal conductivity and UCS of char-cement stabilized soil are 0–9% lower and 8–16% higher, respectively than that of cement stabilized soil. Under triaxial compression, the addition of char in stabilized soil leads to 23.7% increase in shear strength, 17.7% increase in cohesion, and 16.7% increase in the angle of internal friction. In conclusion, the introduction of coal char into traditional cement soil stabilization demonstrates a novel approach to achieving sustainability and enhancing engineering performance in relevant geotechnical applications.
Highlights Geotechnical properties of coal char-cement stabilized soil are investigated. Coal char addition helps improve thermal and strength performance of stabilized soil. Cohesion and friction angle of stabilized soil increase with adding coal char.
Novel application of sustainable coal-derived char in cement soil stabilization
Yu, Hua (author) / Joshi, Priyanka (author) / Lau, Chooikim (author) / Ng, Kam (author)
2024-01-07
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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