Mass-stabilization quality control methods

Juha Forsman, Markus Melander, Fredrik Winqvist, Hannu Halkola, Leena Korkiala-Tanttu

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Abstract

This article presents applicability of sounding and sampling methods for quality assurance (QA) of mass stabilized soil, and the soil parameters that can be determined using these methods. The target is also to provide recommendations and background information concerning the QA methods utilized for mass stabilized soil. During shallow depth mass stabilization binder is mixed into soft soil using a mixing tool. QC starts during the mass stabilization (deep soil mixing) work process in order to optimize the stabilization work and continues as QA after the stabilization work to verify the strength increase and the homogeneity of stabilized soil. Stabilized soil differs from virgin soil and thus the modified QA sounding methods, large quantity of soundings and statistical analyzing of the results are needed. The QA methods utilized vary according to the site and the construction goals. On the basis of the experience during last decades it can be stated that quite a many QA methods are suitable for investigation of the geotechnical parameters of stabilized soil as discrete tests but only a few of the methods are suitable for day-to-day QA of production mass stabilization.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
PublisherInternational Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE)
Pages2511-2514
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-89-952197-5-1
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2017
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventInternational Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 17 Sept 201722 Sept 2017
Conference number: 19

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
Abbreviated titleICSMGE
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period17/09/201722/09/2017

Keywords

  • modulus
  • mass stabilization
  • deep soil mixing
  • quality control (QC)
  • quality assurance
  • soundings
  • shear strength

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