Improved strength and reduced permeability of stabilized peat: Focus on application of kaolin as a pozzolanic additive

• Main Authors: Wong L.S., Hashim R., Ali F.
• Other Authors: 55504782500
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Kaolin; Peat; Portland composite cement; Silica sand; Calcium chloride; Compressive strength; Scanning electron microscopy; Silicate minerals; Soil cement; Testing; Additives; Calcium; Calcium silicate; Hydrates; Silica; Calcium silicate hydrate; Composite cements; Deep mixing method; Energy dispersive x-ray; Filler effects; Initial pressure; Partial replacement; Permeability test; Pozzolanic activity; Pozzolanic additives; Reduced permeabilities; Secondary pozzolanic reaction; Situ conditions; Test specimens; Unconfined compressive strength
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

The aim of this work is to demonstrate the application of kaolin as a pozzolanic additive of stabilized peat. In addition to kaolin, Portland composite cement, calcium chloride and silica sand were used as the materials to stabilize the peat. To achieve such aim, test specimens of both untreated and...