Abstract
This study evaluates the effect of freeze-thaw (F-T) cycling on the mechanical properties of cementitiously stabilized materials (CSM). Ultrasonic testing was applied to monitor the P-wave velocity (constrained modulus) change during the F-T cycling. Unconfined compression strength (UCS) test was performed at the end of F-T cycling. It was found that F-T cycling could be detrimental to CSM as the constrained modulus decreased to 7% to 96% depending on the CSMs. The residual UCS was 35% to 84% of the initial UCS at the end of the test. It was found that the greater the cement content, the stronger the anticipated durability. Clay-lime and silt-fly ash showed limited resistance to F-T cycling.
Keywords
Cycling
Materials science
Durability
Lime
Temperature cycling
Composite material
Modulus
Silt
Geotechnical engineering
Metallurgy
Geology
Subject Areas
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
·Civil and Structural Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
·Civil and Structural Engineering ·Physical Sciences
Concrete and Cement Materials Research
·Civil and Structural Engineering ·Physical Sciences
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2020: 1
2022: 1
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