Ceramic Dust Based Binder for Sustainable Stabilisation of Low Flood-Plain Soil

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to investigate the potential use of ceramic dust, by-products from manufacturing industry as a binder in the stabilisation of Laterite Soil. Laboratory investigation involving fabrication of soil cylinders of laterite soil stabilised with 100% CD and combination of CD with traditional binder Lime and PC at 50:50 ratio at 10%, 20% and 30% stabiliser dosage. The compacted cylinders were cured for 7, 28, 60 and 180 days prior for testing. The results from this study illustrated that all key parameters of compressive strength, durability and linear expansion were within the acceptable engineering standard of soil stabilisation. When using blended binders, it further enhances the engineering properties of stabilised material. From the environmental and sustainability, this cementitious technology anticipated that this new innovative stabiliser can be used in low flood-plain soil to mitigate the effect of flooding.