This study investigates the stabilization of silty soil using alkali-activated fly ash and fibers with lengths of 3 mm and 12 mm. The study examines the effects of hybrid fiber length, fiber content, fly ash content, and activator content on the mechanical properties of the geopolymerstabilized samples. The objectives of this paper are 1) to examine the effect of activator content and fly ash content on the UCS, Al/Si ratio, and SiO2/Na2O ratio of the stabilized samples using a statistical approach, 2) to investigate the effect of hybrid fiber length on UCS, secant modulus, flexural strength, toughness, and flexural load-deformation characteristics of the stabilized soil. A statistical approach was employed to investigate the relationship between fly ash content, alkali activator content, and UCS value. Optimal fly ash content and alkali activator content were determined based on the statistical model. The geopolymer structure of the stabilized soil was characterized via SEM, EDS, XRD, and FTIR analyses. The effects of fly ash and alkali activator content on UCS, Al/Si ratio, and SiO2/Na2O ratio were determined using the derived statistical model. The study demonstrated that activator content, a critical factor in compaction, significantly influences the UCS value, as much as the effect of the Si/Al and SiO2/Na2O ratios. Additionally, variations in fly ash content led to an increase in the UCS value of up to 15%. Moreover, changing the activator content resulted in a maximum 12-fold increase in UCS value. Incorporating hybrid fibers for stabilization led to higher secant modulus (up to 30%), flexural strength (up to 6%), and ductility without compromising UCS.
Investigating the Effect of Polypropylene Fiber on Mechanical Features of a Geopolymer-Stabilized Silty Soil
KSCE J Civ Eng
KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering ; 28 , 2 ; 628-643
2024-02-01
16 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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