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This study developed an optimized Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) material for highly weathered strata, enhancing strength and impermeability. The new composite, using H-section steel and additives, offers an efficient and cost-effective solution for ground improvement.

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  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Materials Science

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  • Ordinary cement materials in Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) exhibit low strength and poor impermeability in highly weathered strata.
  • Existing CSM methods with cement-filled piles are often inefficient and costly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimized CSM material for highly weathered strata.
  • To improve the mechanical strength and impermeability of soil-cement walls.
  • To enhance the efficiency and reduce the cost of CSM applications.

Main Methods:

  • Structural optimization of CSM by integrating H-section steel.
  • Incorporation of basalt fiber, sodium bentonite, and fly ash into ordinary Portland cement.
  • Performance evaluation of the novel composite material.

Main Results:

  • A novel CSM material with excellent mechanical strength and impermeability was developed.
  • The optimal mix proportion was determined: 0.5% basalt fiber, 15% fly ash, and 3% sodium bentonite.
  • The optimized CSM method with H-section steel addresses efficiency and cost issues.

Conclusions:

  • The developed CSM material is suitable for highly weathered strata.
  • This research provides a quantitative basis for efficient and economical CSM applications.
  • The integration of H-section steel and specific additives significantly improves soil-cement wall performance.