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Spectral induced polarization study on enzyme induced carbonate precipitations: influences of size and content on stiffness of a fine sand
Authors:Bate  Bate  Cao  Junnan  Zhang  Chi  Hao  Na
Institution:1.Institute of Geotechnical Engineering, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, China
;2.Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1401 North Pine Street, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
;3.Department of Geology, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 66045, USA
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Abstract:

Heterogeneity in either chemically or microbiologically induced carbonate-based ground improvement methods is a major obstacle in engineering application. Spectral induced polarization (SIP), an innovative and nondestructive method, which has demonstrated promise in monitoring microbial activity, was used in this study to monitor enzyme induced carbonate precipitation (EICP). The complex conductivities, together with the shear wave velocities (Vs), of an EICP modified sand were monitored using a self-developed spectral induced polarization–bender element column. The mean precipitate size was calculated by relaxation time (τ) and the Schwarz equation. The precipitate contents were calculated by cumulative gamma distribution function on the global polarization magnitude (mn) with R2?=?0.989. The stiffness of the enhanced geomaterial, in terms of Vs, correlates to mn with a cumulative lognormal distribution function with R2?=?0.967. Contact cementation was postulated as the dominant association pattern. The possible mechanism for this may be the formation of eddies and the nucleation of CaCO3 crystals during precipitation. The results suggest that SIP can be used as an effective nondestructive monitoring tool to assess the stiffness of geomaterials.

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