ISSN: 1945-7545
CODEN: GTJODJ
Published Online: 8 April 2011
Page Count: 9

Influence of Curing Time on the Resilient Modulus of Chemically Stabilized Soils

Pinilla, Juan D.
Formerly Graduate Research Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Miller, Gerald A.
Professor, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Cerato, Amy B.
Assistant Professor, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Snethen, Donald S.
Retired, Professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

(Received 10 September 2010; accepted 18 February 2011)

Abstract

Research was conducted to investigate the influence of soil properties, additive type and curing time on the resilient modulus (M_R) of chemically stabilized soils. Interest in characterizing the rate of M_R improvement through curing time was the primary motivation for this study. Soils stabilized with cement kiln dust and Class C fly ash were collected at five construction sites in Oklahoma. Specimens were prepared at optimum compaction parameters and tested after various curing periods; a total of 58 M_R tests were performed. Properties of both soils and admixtures were evaluated in order to correlate those with the enhanced behavior of the mixed soils measured as improved M_R values. Regression equations were developed so that M_R evolution with time could be quantitatively described. After 28 days of curing, tested soils showed improved M_R values ranging from 7 to 46 times larger than those of untreated soil. Rates of improvement were characterized using a power type regression analysis. Although data are limited, correlations between improvement rate (Rt) and raw soil properties including fines fraction, pH, and to a lesser extent, specific surface area and cation exchange capacity, indicate these factors show promise as predictors of M_R improvement with time.

Keywords:
soil stabilization, resilient modulus, curing time, fly ash, cement kiln dust

Paper ID: GTJ103369
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ103369
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