Characterization of Soils as Potential Raw Materials for Soil Stabilization Application Using Geopolymerization Method

Abstract:

Soft soil has been associated to many problems especially in engineering field. Continues research and studies are done to find other alternatives in soil stabilization that environmental friendly and economic. Geopolymerization is one of the developing fields that can fulfill those requirements. In this preliminary study, three samples of soil (Soil 1, 2 and 3) were examined to investigate their potential for geopolymerization method based on their characterization. X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope were conducted. From the results, the soils do have potential, however, further investigations need to be done after this study to evaluate whether the soils are suitable using geopolymerization method for soil stabilization.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 803)
• Pages: 135-143
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.803.135
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: S.Z. Sharifah Zaliha*, A.M. Mustafa Al Bakri, Hussin Kamarudin, A. Fauziah
• Keywords: Alkaline Activator, Clays, Geopolymer, Geopolymerization, Soft Soils, Soil Stabilization

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