Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method

This study provides a practical solution to manage non-hazardous waste and aid the environment. The largest group of non-hazardous waste is called municipal solid waste (MSW) which can be effectively used as an alternative material in civil projects. In this research, as an alternative to traditiona...

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Main Authors: Ali Ohadian, Navid Khayat, Mehdi Mokhberi
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Published: OICC Press 2023-07-01
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description This study provides a practical solution to manage non-hazardous waste and aid the environment. The largest group of non-hazardous waste is called municipal solid waste (MSW) which can be effectively used as an alternative material in civil projects. In this research, as an alternative to traditional modification methods of soil which causes global warming, the soft clay (Clay) was chemically modified by four different percentages of MSW in soil dimensions (15%, 25%, 35%, 45%) in 28 and 120 days. The optimum percentage of MSW addition (15%) to the Clay at the curing age of 28 days increased the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and California bearing ratio (CBR) by 1.28 and 3.34 times, respectively. Given that higher percentages of MSW reduce the UCS and CBR in the specimens, four percentages of Nano-MgO, i.e., 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1% were used for stabilization. The specimens containing optimum percentages of MSW (15%, 25%) and stabilized with 1% Nano-MgO could improve UCS and CBR 2.34 and 5.59 times, respectively that results had better durability over 120-days which can be attributed to the CBR testing condition. The cause of the increase in UCS and CBR was investigated using microstructural analysis for 120 days of curing. The specimen with high durability approved the cement bond formation with Anorthite & Dolomite minerals. In conclusion, using optimum MSW and Nano-MgO effectively solved the Clay problems in suitable conditions and allowed higher percentages of MSW to be removed from the environment.
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spelling doaj-art-41b6012671f1488b85d52d528a9359962025-08-20T02:03:14ZengOICC PressAnthropogenic Pollution2783-17362588-46462023-07-017110.22034/AP.2023.1978624.1144Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly MethodAli Ohadian0Navid Khayat1Mehdi Mokhberi2Department of Civil Engineering, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, IranDepartment of Civil Engineering, Estahban Branch, Islamic Azad University, Estahban, IranThis study provides a practical solution to manage non-hazardous waste and aid the environment. The largest group of non-hazardous waste is called municipal solid waste (MSW) which can be effectively used as an alternative material in civil projects. In this research, as an alternative to traditional modification methods of soil which causes global warming, the soft clay (Clay) was chemically modified by four different percentages of MSW in soil dimensions (15%, 25%, 35%, 45%) in 28 and 120 days. The optimum percentage of MSW addition (15%) to the Clay at the curing age of 28 days increased the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and California bearing ratio (CBR) by 1.28 and 3.34 times, respectively. Given that higher percentages of MSW reduce the UCS and CBR in the specimens, four percentages of Nano-MgO, i.e., 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1% were used for stabilization. The specimens containing optimum percentages of MSW (15%, 25%) and stabilized with 1% Nano-MgO could improve UCS and CBR 2.34 and 5.59 times, respectively that results had better durability over 120-days which can be attributed to the CBR testing condition. The cause of the increase in UCS and CBR was investigated using microstructural analysis for 120 days of curing. The specimen with high durability approved the cement bond formation with Anorthite & Dolomite minerals. In conclusion, using optimum MSW and Nano-MgO effectively solved the Clay problems in suitable conditions and allowed higher percentages of MSW to be removed from the environment.http://oiccpress.com/ap/article/view/3495Eco-FriendlyMSWNano-MgOStabilization
spellingShingle Ali Ohadian
Navid Khayat
Mehdi Mokhberi
Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
Anthropogenic Pollution
Eco-Friendly
MSW
Nano-MgO
Stabilization
title Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
title_full Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
title_fullStr Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
title_full_unstemmed Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
title_short Long-term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and Nano-MgO as an Eco-Friendly Method
title_sort long term and microstructural studies of soft clay stabilization using municipal solid waste and nano mgo as an eco friendly method
topic Eco-Friendly
MSW
Nano-MgO
Stabilization
url http://oiccpress.com/ap/article/view/3495
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