Electro-Osmotic Consolidation Experiments on an Organic Soil |
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| Authors: | Shenbaga R Kaniraj J H S Yee |
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| Institution: | (1) Curtin University, CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia |
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| Abstract: | A series of electro-osmotic consolidation experiments were carried out on an organic soil from the central Sarawak region
of Malaysia. Commercially available EVD was used to induce electro-osmosis and drainage of pore water. The influence of the
method of drainage and pumping interval of drained water on electro-osmotic consolidation was investigated. The combination
of electro-osmotic consolidation and chemical stabilization techniques was investigated by installing lime or cement columns
near the anode end of the test bed. The binder factor in the lime and cement columns was varied. The paper presents the experimental
set-up, test procedures, experimental program, results and conclusions of the study. Electro-osmosis, using EVDs, was effective
in the electrokinetic treatment of the organic soil. The two types of drainage, namely drainage at bottom and drainage tubes,
were effective. Electro-osmotic consolidation improved with decrease in pumping interval. The lime and cement columns, used
in combination with electro-osmosis, increased the undrained strength further. |
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