An investigation of the effects of cementation and suction on lime treated London Clay

M. Mavroulidou, X. Zhang, M. J. Gunn, Z. Cabarkapa

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effect of lime treatment on the shear strength, stiffness and the water retention properties of London Clay. A series of triaxial tests on statically compacted London Clay and lime-treated London Clay specimens were prepared at the same target void ratio and tested under both saturated and unsaturated conditions. The tests concerned isotropic compression and shearing under constant suction using the axis translation technique. In addition to the presented triaxial test results, information on the Soil Water Retention Curve of the lime treated material is also provided. Based on the results, the effects of suction and cementation (brought about by the lime treatment) are evaluated and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils 2012
Pages451-456
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils 2012 - Pattaya, Thailand
Duration: 29 Feb 20122 Mar 2012

Publication series

Name5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils 2012
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th Asia-Pacific Conference on Unsaturated Soils 2012
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityPattaya
Period29/02/122/03/12

Keywords

  • Lime treated soil
  • Soil water retention curve
  • Triaxial testing

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