Comparison of Geotechnical Properties of Laterite, Kaolin and Peat

Abstract:

This paper compares some geotechnical properties of Kaolin, Laterite and Peat. Laterite was collected from Bukit Banang while Peat sample was collected from Parit Nipah, both locations were in Batu Pahat, Johor. Meanwhile, kaolin that was used in this research was manufactured kaolin. These soil samples were subjected to routine laboratory analysis and resulting data were analyzed statistically using a correlation analysis. A laboratory testing program consists of “Basic properties test” to obtain general information on the materials (e.g Natural moisture content, Atterberg Limit, Specific gravity, grain size analysis, chemical composition and pH) and “Geotechnical properties tests” to measure specific properties that characterize soil behaviour for design and constructability assessments (e.g Standard Proctor Test, Unconfined Compressive Strength and CBR).The results showed that the Natural/initial moisture content for laterite, peat and kaolin is 22.54%, 480.61% and 0.22% respectively. Meanwhile Specific gravity for each soil was in the range 1.50-2.79.It was also found that the pH of all soil is acidic which lay in the range of 3.76-5.95.The UCS for the optimally compacted sample of laterite is 445.77 kPa, kaolin is 199.23 kPa and for peat is 58.70 kPa. This paper summarizes the result of analysis performed on all tests conducted. Based on the results, the geotechnical property of the soil is a highly dependent with the type of soil and therefore, determining the soil characterization and the soil strength should be considered during the planning phase of any earthwork construction operation.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 773-774)
• Pages: 1438-1442
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.1438
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Siti Aimi Nadia Mohd Yusoff, I. Bakar*, Devapriya Chitral Wijeyesekera, Adnan Zainorabidin, Aziman Madun
• Keywords: Basic Properties Test, California Bearing Ratio, Kaolin, Laterite, Peat, Standard Proctor Test, Unconfined Compressive Strength

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