Effect of Zeolite on the Compaction Properties and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of Cemented Sand

Ghasem  Norouznejad; Issa Shooshpasha; Seyed Mohammad  Mirhosseini; Mobin  Afzalirad

doi:10.46604/ijeti.2021.7086

Authors

Ghasem Norouznejad Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran
Issa Shooshpasha Department of Civil Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
Seyed Mohammad Mirhosseini Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch, Arak, Iran
Mobin Afzalirad Department of Civil Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch, Qaemshahr, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/ijeti.2021.7086

Keywords:

cement, sand, California bearing ratio, standard proctor compaction test, zeolite

Abstract

This research investigates the impact of zeolite on the compaction properties and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of cemented sand. For this purpose, firstly, sand, cement (2, 4, 6, and 8% by the sand dry weight), and zeolite (0%, 30%, 60%, and 90% of cement content, as a replacement material) are mixed. Then, various cylindrical samples with sizes of 101×116 mm and 119×152 mm are prepared for compaction and CBR tests, respectively. After curing for 28 days, the samples are tested according to the standards of compaction and CBR tests. The results depict that the use of zeolite reduces Maximum Dry Density (MDD) while it increases Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) of cemented sand. Furthermore, the inclusion of zeolite up to 30% of cement content contributes to the highest CBR values due to the pozzolanic and chemical reactions. Finally, some correlations with high correlation coefficients are proposed between the CBR and MDD of zeolite-cemented sand.

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