Expansive potentiality of sabkha soils of Rabigh Lagoon, Saudi Arabia: a case study

Hakami, Bader A.; Seif, El-Sayed Sedek Abu

doi:10.1007/s12517-019-4271-x

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“…e swelling of expansive soils is mainly attributed with the presence of clay minerals such as illite, kaolinite, and Mt [48,49] whose mineralogical properties are listed in Table 2. e order of their expansivity is Mt > kaolinite > illite.…”

Section: Basic Clay Mineralsmentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Recent Trends in Expansive Soil Stabilization Using Calcium‐Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs): A Comprehensive Review

Jalal

Jamhiri

et al. 2020

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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Calcium-based stabilizer materials (CSMs) exhibit pozzolanic properties which improve the properties of clayey soils by hydration, cation exchange, flocculation, pozzolanic reaction, and carbonation. In this comprehensive review, comprising over past three decades from 1990 to 2019, a mechanistic literature of expansive soil stabilization by incorporating CSMs is presented by reviewing 183 published research articles. The advantages and disadvantages of CSMs as the ground stabilizing agent are succinctly presented, and the major outcomes of physicochemical effects on soil properties are discussed in detail. After blending with CSM, the main and interaction effects on soil properties with focus on chemical processes such as X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction analyses, and microstructure interaction by using scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis have been reviewed in light of findings of past researchers. This work will help geotechnical engineers to opt for suitable CSM in the field of geoenvironmental engineering in committing to sustainable construction of civil engineering structures over expansive soils.

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Section: Basic Clay Mineralsmentioning

confidence: 99%

On the Recent Trends in Expansive Soil Stabilization Using Calcium‐Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs): A Comprehensive Review

Jalal

Jamhiri

et al. 2020

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

100

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“…Hakami and Seif [19] assessed the swelling characteristics of clayey soil samples from the Rabigh sabkha area in Saudi Arabia. The study involved drilling boreholes and collecting 25 undisturbed soil samples, which were then subjected to various tests to determine their physical, chemical, mineralogical, and mechanical properties.…”

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Experimental Data on Maximum Swelling Pressure of Clayey Soils and Related Soil Properties

Taherdangkoo,

Shehab,

Nagel

et al. 2024

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Clayey soils exhibit significant volumetric changes in response to variations in water content. The swelling pressure of clayey soils is a critical parameter for evaluating the stability and performance of structures built on them, facilitating the development of appropriate design methodologies and mitigation strategies to ensure their long-term integrity and safety. We present a dataset comprising maximum swelling pressure values from 759 compacted soil samples, compiled from 16 articles published between 1994 and 2022. The dataset is classified into two main groups: 463 samples of natural clays and 296 samples of bentonite and bentonite mixtures, providing data on various types of soils and their properties. Different swelling test methods, including zero swelling, swell consolidation, restrained swell, double oedometer, free swelling, constant volume oedometer, UPC isochoric cell, isochoric oedometer and consolidometer, were employed to measure the maximum swelling pressure. The comprehensive nature of the dataset enhances its applicability for geotechnical projects. The dataset is a valuable resource for understanding the complex interactions between soil properties and swelling behavior, contributing to advancements in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

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“…Other factors influencing plasticity include particle size distribution, cation exchange capacity, and the presence of organic materials and salts [19,20]. e swelling in the expansive soils is chiefly assessed by the presence of clayey minerals such as kaolinite, illite, and montmorillonite [21,22]. e mineralogical characteristic is illustrated in Table 1.…”

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An Experimental Study on the Geotechnical, Mineralogical, and Swelling Behavior of KPK Expansive Soils

Zamin

Nasir²,

Mehmood

et al. 2021

Advances in Civil Engineering

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Expansive soils are found in numerous regions of the world explicitly in arid and semiarid zones. These soils expand when absorbed moisture and shrink when released water. Such soil is viewed as a characteristic risk for infrastructures due to the shrink and swell behavior. These soils become more problematic when lightly or moderately loaded structures are built on them. The swelling and shrinkage in these soils chiefly happen due to the presence of montmorillonite minerals. The mineralogical and swell behavior of foundation soils is playing a vital role in the overall stability of a structure. These parameters are often ignored in the geotechnical report writing stage specifically in small projects, due to which, the durability and service life of the facilities are reduced and the maintenance cost is increased. To mitigate the potential damages in structures constructed on expansive soil, it is necessary to assess the mineralogical and swelling characteristics of expansive soil. The current study aims to determine the geotechnical, mineralogical, and swell behavior of the local expansive soils. Based on the results, the Karak soil has the highest plasticity index (PI) of 37% with a clay fraction of 28%, while the D.I. Khan soil has the least PI of 23% with a clay fraction of 17%. Similarly, Karak’s soil contained a higher percentage of montmorillonite (Rp = 8.9%). The maximum values of swell pressure, swell potential, and 1D deformation are 280 kPa, 12.5%, and 1.92 mm for the Karak soil, 6.45% 150 kPa, and 1.38 mm for D.I. Khan soil, and 10.5%, 245 kPa, and 1.64 mm for Kohat soil, respectively. This concludes that Karak’s soil has high plasticity and swell characteristics than Kohat and D.I. Khan soil. The swell characteristic of expansive soils increases with the increase in the percentage of the fine specifically the clay fraction. Furthermore, the Karak soil is more critical than Kohat and D.I. khan soil for lightly loaded structures.

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Expansive potentiality of sabkha soils of Rabigh Lagoon, Saudi Arabia: a case study

Cited by 17 publications

References 25 publications

On the Recent Trends in Expansive Soil Stabilization Using Calcium‐Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs): A Comprehensive Review

On the Recent Trends in Expansive Soil Stabilization Using Calcium‐Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs): A Comprehensive Review

Experimental Data on Maximum Swelling Pressure of Clayey Soils and Related Soil Properties

An Experimental Study on the Geotechnical, Mineralogical, and Swelling Behavior of KPK Expansive Soils

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