Two-phase changes in workability of sand-bentonite mixture triggered by seawater and binder during seepage cut-off wall construction in marine environment

• Main Authors: Ting, Matthew Zhi Yeon, Li, Wentao, Yi, Yaolin
• Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Engineering::Civil engineering; Bentonite; Binder
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/171284
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Phenomenal sea level rise is exacerbating the risk of seawater intrusion in coastal areas, especially those with sandy soil, causing land erosion. Seepage cut-off walls made of in-situ sand, bentonite and binder can be employed. However, the presence of salts in soil is detrimental to water retentio...