Improvement of Coarse Sand Engineering Properties by Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation |
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Authors: | Aamir Mahawish Abdelmalek Bouazza Will P Gates |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Victoria, Australia;2. aamir.mahawish@monash.edu;4. Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia |
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Abstract: | AbstractThis paper investigates the effectiveness of microbially induced calcite precipitation method in improving the strength and stiffness of coarse sands using treatments based on a four-phase percolation technique. An increase of biochemical treatment cycles was associated with increased deposition of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and consequently an increase in compressive strength. Furthermore, the bio-cemented coarse sand retained reasonable porosity and permeability, which should allow dissipation of pore water pressure if required. The results also establish a correlation between the strength gained and stiffness of the bio-cemented coarse sand with the increase in the amount of deposited CaCO3, initial relative density and dry density. Scanning electron microscopy and electron dispersive spectroscopy analysis indicate that the inter-structure of the bio-cemented coarse sand tend to change in morphology based upon the number of biochemical treatments used. |
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Keywords: | Bio-cementation ground improvement MICP coarse sand |
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