Experimental Investigation on Strengthening of
Cohesive Soil Partially Replaced by Bagasse Ash and
Treated with Metakaolin and Montmorillonite Clay
Journal:
GRENZE International Journal of Engineering and Technology
Authors:
Puneeth K, Shruthi H G, Shashi Kiran C R
Volume:
10
Issue:
2
Grenze ID:
01.GIJET.10.2.707
Pages:
5832-5836
Abstract
Soil stabilization is a technique for improving the property of soil by combining it with
other materials. It involves enhancing the shear strength parameters of soil to increase its bearing
capacity. Soil stabilization aims to reduce the permeability and compressibility of the soil mass in
earth structures. Typically, soil stabilization involves altering the physical, chemical, and
mechanical property of the soil to meet engineering requirements. This can be achieved through
either in-situ stabilization or ex-situ stabilization methods. In the current investigation, the aim
is to enhance the strength property of cohesive soil by partially replacing it with Bagasse ash, an
agro waste. The mixture is then treated with Metakaolin and Montmorillonite clay as additives,
and various strength parameters are tested.