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The Influence of Different Initial Relative Densities and Ambient Temperature Ranges on MICP Treatment Using Direct-Mixing Injection Method

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Microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) is a promising alternative method for improving the geotechnical properties of granular soils. The effectiveness of the MICP technique depends on several variables, including relative density and temperature. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of different initial relative densities and ambient temperature ranges on the effectiveness of MICP. After 300 and 600 hours of MICP treatment, with injection cycles occurring every 12 hours, the specimens with a relative density of 34.5% were found to be effectively cemented. In contrast, specimens with a relative density of 59.8% were found to be less cemented. A greater percentage of specimens (52.4%) were cemented at warmer ambient temperatures (20-28°C), compared to only 15.7% at cooler temperatures (16-24°C). These results suggest that the looser soil matrix and warmer temperatures facilitated CaCO3 precipitation and resulted in greater cementation.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1178)

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133-141

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-4zn8kM

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February 2026

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Aulia Afifatuz Zulfah*, Rangga Sudisman, Sifra Dovanka Trista Wewengkang, Suharti Sastroredjo

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Bio-Cementation, MICP, Relative Density, Soil Improvement, Temperature

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