Calcareous sand is widely distributed in the islands of the South China Sea, which could be promisingly used as the construction materials. However, particle breakage commonly occurs in calcareous sands, which may significantly influence their mechanical characteristics. To address these issues, an eco-friendly agent, i.e., polyurethane foam adhesive (PFA) is proposed to improve the engineering properties of calcareous sands, compared to the commonly used alkaline stabilizing agents (e.g., lime, cement). The objective of this work is to examine the effectiveness of using PFA in improving the strength-deformation properties of calcareous sand. A series of laboratory tests including direct shear tests, unconfined compression tests, and oedometer tests were performed on the calcareous sands improved by PFA. In addition, A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was conducted to reveal microstructural analysis of using PFA for calcareous sand. The experimental results provided insights into the shear strength, deformation modulus, as well as the micro-structural characteristics of improved calcareous sands with various PFA contents and particle size distributions.


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    Title :

    Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Calcareous Sands Improved by PFA


    Additional title:

    KSCE J Civ Eng


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    Publication date :

    2021-01-01


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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