This paper provides results of testing made for soil-cement mixtures in dry mixing technology. This technology is greatly dependent on existing soil condition; hence the results are of highly random nature. Material used in testing was distinguished with high organic content and low humidity. Tests were carried out in laboratory of Wroclaw University of Technology on 145 samples as ordered by Menard Polska Ltd. Company. Samples were prepared and stored under laboratory conditions and then, after various maturation time, were destroyed in a testing machine. The purpose was to determine the stress-strain curves used to find strength properties, strain at failure, modulus of elasticity, secondary modulus of elasticity versus cement content. Test confirmed improvement of soil strength properties after addition of cement binder. The results may be used to determine the most economic binder-to-soil ratio.
Numerical modelling of geomaterials is always complex due to the variability of parameters within the soil massif (created in the natural geological processes) and the orthotropy caused by this. In the case of the soil substrate modification with the use of hydraulic binders, this issue is complicated even more due to the fact the degree of mixing can be differentiated for various areas, while in the dry mixing technology, it is additionally differentiated with the depth of consolidation stress. Additional factor that makes it difficult to predict the behaviour of stabilised soil is the possible content of organic parts. Due to the development of substrate reinforcement technology, as well as the growing market for such works, a need emerged to provide parameters of the numerical model for various materials or, at least, to provide a method for reverse analysis on the basis of available data. This paper presents an example of calibration of the selected numerical model (through parameter selection of this model) based on the conducted examinations of cubic sample in the conditions of uniaxial compression. The results of laboratory tests, reverse analysis in the numerical model with a pre-selected strength hypothesis and finally, the recommendations for selection of the model in calculations of real structure on a reinforced substrate, are demonstrated.
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