The influence of rice fiber and nanoclay on mechanical properties and mechanisms of clayey soil stabilization

被引:20
作者
Arabani, Mahyar [1 ]
Shalchian, Mohammad Mahdi [2 ]
Rahimabadi, Maryam Majd [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Guilan, Civil Engn, Rasht, Iran
[2] Univ Guilan, Geotech Engn, Rasht, Iran
关键词
Soil reinforcement; Sustainable materials; Rice fibers; Nanoclay; Clay soil; WHEAT-STRAW; SHEAR-STRENGTH;
D O I
10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133542
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
Conventional stabilizers such as cement and lime are extensively used to improve the mechanical properties of soils. However, these materials suffer from geo-environmental concerns, especially greenhouse gas emissions. In this respect, incorporating sustainable and renewable materials into the soil is an effective technique to enhance its mechanical properties. This study investigated the effect of rice fibers (as a low-cost and eco-friendly material) and nanoclay on soil's mechanism and mechanical performance. In this study, pure soil samples and three nanoclay dosages (0.4, 0.8, and 1%) and three rice fiber ratios (0.3, 0.6, and 0.9%) in three lengths of 5, 10, and 15 mm in random distribution were tested. The prepared samples were characterized through compaction, unconfined compressive strength (UCS), direct shear strength, tensile strength, California bearing ratio (CBR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examinations. First, the optimum amount of nanoclay was determined based on the compressive strength test. Then, the effect of optimum nanoclay and randomly distributed rice fibers was investigated on the mechanical properties of stabilized soil. The results showed that the shear and compressive strengths of the reinforced soil were higher than those of the control samples. An increase in the dosage of rice fibers improved the failure strain, soil ductility, and shear strength. The optimum amount of fibers was 0.9%, exceeding which led to fiber twisting and agglomeration. However, increasing the nanoclay content decreased the failure strain. According to the microscopic examination, when fibers were combined with nanoclay, the interaction between soil particles and fibers increased due to the filling property and the formation of a viscous gel. Overall, fiber added with nanoclay improved the mechanical properties of clay soil and could be used as a low-cost and sustainable option for soil improvement.
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