Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste
Using ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser in road construction is a potential solution to dispose of the waste material while providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional stabilising agents. The ceramic tile waste, when crushed and mixed with soil, helps to improve the strength and dura...
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| description | Using ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser in road construction is a potential solution to dispose of the waste material while providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional stabilising agents. The ceramic tile waste, when crushed and mixed with soil, helps to improve the strength and durability of the road base. However, the effectiveness of the ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser depends on the type and size of ceramic tiles used and the soil properties being stabilised. This study investigated the effect of ground tile waste on the plasticity, compatibility, and mechanical properties such as the unconfined compressive strength (UCS), indirect tensile test (IDT), flexural test (FS), and microstructural analysis. A range of soil mixtures was prepared by adding the different percentages of fine tile waste (TW): 5% to 40%. Including tile waste in the soil led to a decrease in its water-holding capacity, reducing the optimum moisture content required for optimal compaction. Meanwhile, the maximum dry density increased. The UCS, IDT, and FS improved when the optimum 15% of TW was used in the mixes. However, the strength decreased after 20% of the TW addition. This effect was particularly pronounced in the presence of excessive TW contents in soil samples without a pozzolanic reaction. Reusing tile waste as a soil stabiliser can significantly reduce the costs of purchasing new materials and helps to conserve natural resources and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bb521860a2df42c3afb0749537ce35ee2023-11-18T23:10:58ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442023-07-011615526110.3390/ma16155261Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile WasteMohd Hafizan Md Isa0Suhana Koting1Huzaifa Hashim2Salsabila Ab Aziz3Syakirah Afiza Mohammed4Center for Transportation Research, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, MalaysiaCenter for Transportation Research, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, MalaysiaCenter for Transportation Research, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, MalaysiaCenter for Transportation Research, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, MalaysiaFaculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Perlis 02600, MalaysiaUsing ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser in road construction is a potential solution to dispose of the waste material while providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional stabilising agents. The ceramic tile waste, when crushed and mixed with soil, helps to improve the strength and durability of the road base. However, the effectiveness of the ceramic tile waste as a soil stabiliser depends on the type and size of ceramic tiles used and the soil properties being stabilised. This study investigated the effect of ground tile waste on the plasticity, compatibility, and mechanical properties such as the unconfined compressive strength (UCS), indirect tensile test (IDT), flexural test (FS), and microstructural analysis. A range of soil mixtures was prepared by adding the different percentages of fine tile waste (TW): 5% to 40%. Including tile waste in the soil led to a decrease in its water-holding capacity, reducing the optimum moisture content required for optimal compaction. Meanwhile, the maximum dry density increased. The UCS, IDT, and FS improved when the optimum 15% of TW was used in the mixes. However, the strength decreased after 20% of the TW addition. This effect was particularly pronounced in the presence of excessive TW contents in soil samples without a pozzolanic reaction. Reusing tile waste as a soil stabiliser can significantly reduce the costs of purchasing new materials and helps to conserve natural resources and reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/15/5261tile wastesoil stabilisationunconfined compressive strengthflexural strengthindirect tensile strengthmicrostructure analysis |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Hafizan Md Isa Suhana Koting Huzaifa Hashim Salsabila Ab Aziz Syakirah Afiza Mohammed Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste Materials tile waste soil stabilisation unconfined compressive strength flexural strength indirect tensile strength microstructure analysis |
| title | Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste |
| title_full | Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste |
| title_fullStr | Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste |
| title_full_unstemmed | Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste |
| title_short | Structural Characteristics and Microstructure Analysis of Soft Soil Stabilised with Fine Ground Tile Waste |
| title_sort | structural characteristics and microstructure analysis of soft soil stabilised with fine ground tile waste |
| topic | tile waste soil stabilisation unconfined compressive strength flexural strength indirect tensile strength microstructure analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/15/5261 |
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