Title of article :
Mechanical properties of soilcrete mixtures modified with metakaolin
Author/Authors :
Kolovos، نويسنده , , K.G. and Asteris، نويسنده , , P.G. and Cotsovos، نويسنده , , D.M. and Badogiannis، نويسنده , , E. and Tsivilis، نويسنده , , S.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2013
Abstract :
The present article discusses the synthesis of soilcrete mixes with the addition of metakaolin as a mineral admixture for their potential utilization in civil engineering, either as grouts in soil applications (especially in corrosive environments such as coastal regions) or as a material that can be used for the construction of structural elements (i.e. piles). Soilcrete mix design optimization and mechanical behaviour of the produced samples have been experimentally investigated. It has been found that the beneficial properties of metakaolin may be used in producing soilcrete mixes with improved mechanical properties, which, provisionally, can be used as a structural material.
Keywords :
Cement grouts , Metakaolin , Soil stabilization , mechanical properties , Soilcrete , Ultrasonic pulse velocity
Journal title :
Construction and Building Materials
Journal title :
Construction and Building Materials