Subgrade soil stabilization using ionic polymer variants

C. Ayyavu, S. R. Iyengar, H. S. Bazzi, H. J.H.M. Hanley, Dallas N. Little

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    Abstract

    This study evaluates the potential applications of designated variant ionic polymeric pavement subgrade binders. The polymer binders such as anionic and cationic variants were synthesized and confirmed by physico-chemical characterization techniques. These binders were then applied to two types of soils. The effectiveness of stabilization was evaluated based on the data from standard mechanical tests such as compressive strengths and toughness. In general, the results revealed that application of an ionic moduli binder can improve properties of the subgrade. The strengthening of the soil was attributed to charge neutralization and hydrogen bonding while better dispersions of binders resulted in enhanced toughness and strength. Scanning electron microscopy also confirmed the soil and polymer networks.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction - Proceedings of the International AM3P Conference, 2018
    EditorsEyad Masad, Ilaria Menapace, Amit Bhasin, Tom Scarpas, Anupam Kumar
    PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
    Pages521-524
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)9781138313095
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    EventInternational Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2018 - Doha, Qatar
    Duration: 16 Apr 201818 Apr 2018

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction - Proceedings of the International AM3P Conference, 2018

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Advances in Materials and Pavement Performance Prediction, AM3P 2018
    Country/TerritoryQatar
    CityDoha
    Period16/04/1818/04/18

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