[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties and microscopic characterization of cement stabilized calcareous sand modified by nano SiO2

J Luo, A Zhou, N Li, W Wang, J Hu - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The accessible crushing property of calcareous sand leads to poor mechanical properties.
Cement is usually used for solidification treatment in engineering. Nano-SiO 2 (NS) can …

Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) combined with lignin to solidify silt in the Yellow River flood area

J Zhang, XJ Wang, L Shi, Y Yin - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
A novel method that combines enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP) and lignin
was proposed to improve the mechanical properties of silt in the Yellow River flood area …

Shear strength enhancement at the sand-steel interface: A pioneering approach with Polyurethane Foam Adhesive (PFA)

WQ Feng, M Bayat, Z Mousavi, AG Li, JF Lin - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores a novel application of Polyurethane Foam Adhesive (PFA) injection to
augment shear resistance at the interface, investigating various parameters such as PFA …

Seawater-based soybean urease for calcareous sand biomineralization

MJ Cui, JN Zhou, HJ Lai, JJ Zheng, M Huang… - Acta Geotechnica, 2024 - Springer
In tropical islands, calcareous sand with poor engineering properties usually needs to be
treated before it can be used as building materials. Considering the scarcity of freshwater in …

Combined influences of cement, rice husk ash and fibre on the mechanical characteristics of a calcareous sand

K Tavakol, M Bayat, B Nadi, R Ajalloeian - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2023 - Springer
Many available stabilisers and reinforcements have been used to enhance the mechanical
characteristics of silica sand. So far, many studies have been carried out to understand the …

Performance evaluation and stabilization mechanism of red clay treated with polyurethane

P Tan, F Wang, C Guo, J Liu, Q Lei, Z Liu - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Red clay, a widely distributed soil, weakens significantly when exposed to water. This poses
challenges for using it as a foundation for urban infrastructure, as rainwater scouring …

A comparative study on soil stabilization relevant to transport infrastructure using bagasse ash and stone dust and cost effectiveness

S Basack, G Goswami, H Khabbaz… - Civil Engineering …, 2021 - digitalscholarship.unlv.edu
Soft ground improvement to provide stable foundations for infrastructure is national priority
for most countries. Weak soil may initiate instability to foundations reducing their lifespan …

Experimental investigation on cyclic behavior of geogrid-reinforced coral sand from the South China Sea

S Akosah, L Zhou, JF Chen… - Marine Georesources & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The present study provides insight into the cyclic behavior of unreinforced and geogrid-
reinforced coral sand. To achieve these goals, stress-controlled undrained cyclic triaxial …

Dilatancy of the foundation filling material of island-reefs in the South China Sea

X Wang, Y Shan, J Cui, Y Zhong, JH Shen… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Calcareous gravelly sand (CGS) is the primary building material used in the foundation
filling of island-reefs in the South China Sea. In this study, multiple consolidation-drained …

Single-Phase Recycling of Flexible Polyurethane Foam by Glycolysis and Oxyalkylation: Large-Scale Industrial Evaluation

J Ko, M Zarei, SG Lee, K Cho - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The efficient recycling of polyurethane foams (PUFs) is critical to reduce the environmental
effects of end-of-life wastes. In general, industrial PUF recycling approaches have been …