SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1990
STP23553S

The Effect of Heating on Engineering Properties of Clays

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The effect of heating on gradation, specific gravity, plasticity characteristics, swelling, and shear strength properties of a kaolin and a bentonite were investigated. The test soils were heated in an electric furnace to different temperatures up to 600°C. The engineering properties were determined by following ASTM standard procedures.

Results of the study indicate that heating the kaolin to 400°C reduces the amount of swelling drastically. Further heating to 500°C causes a formation of larger particles, a drop of specific gravity, a change into nonplastic, and a substantial increase in shear strength of the kaolin. For the bentonite, larger particles are found when heated to 600°C. Also, at 600°C, the clay becomes nonplastic and nonexpansive and undergoes a moderate strength gain. Based on the results of the investigation, it is concluded that heating can be used to stabilize soft clay deposits effectively.

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Wang, MC
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Benway, JM
Goldberg Zoino & Associates, Bridgeport, CT
Arayssi, AM
Solar Testing Laboratories, Inc., Cleveland, OH
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 139–158
DOI: 10.1520/STP23553S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5150-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1396-1