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Area of Science:

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Loess foundations often suffer from deformation and settlement, impacting building stability.
  • Burnt rock solid waste is a potential but understudied material for soil modification.
  • Limited research exists on the engineering mechanical properties of modified loess using this waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the deformation and strength characteristics of loess modified with burnt rock solid waste.
  • To explore the effects of varying burnt rock solid waste content on modified loess properties.
  • To understand the micro-structural mechanisms behind the improved mechanical performance.

Main Methods:

  • Compression-consolidation tests were performed on modified loess samples.
  • Direct shear tests were conducted to evaluate shear strength indexes.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze micro-structural changes.

Main Results:

  • Increased burnt rock solid waste content reduced void ratio and compressibility.
  • Compressive modulus showed a complex response to vertical pressure and waste content.
  • Shear strength indexes consistently increased with higher burnt rock solid waste content.
  • Optimal results for compressibility and shear strength were achieved at 50% waste content.
  • Significant shear strength improvement was noted with 10-20% waste content.

Conclusions:

  • Burnt rock solid waste effectively enhances the mechanical properties of loess.
  • The modification mechanism involves reduced porosity and improved particle stability.
  • This research offers technical support for construction and disaster prevention in loess regions.