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Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil

Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2 27 Haziran 2026
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Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil

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The reusage of gypsum-based construction materials in geotechnical applications provides a sustainable alternative for soil stabilization. In this study, the effects of synthetic gypsum (CaSO4·½H2O) on the physical and mechanical properties of a low-plasticity silt (ML) type kaolin soil were experimentally investigated. Atterberg limit, standard Proctor and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests were applied on untreated and treated soil samples by rates of 2%, 5%, 8%, and 11% gypsum by dry weight for curing periods of 1 and 15 days. The results of the experiments revealed a significant change in the mechanicai behavior of the soil by the usage of gypsum treatment. The soil plasticity decreased by low to moderate gypsum additive while an improvement was observed for the compaction characteristics pointing out a denser and more stable particle structure. A clear improvement has been observed for strength properties of the soil with increasing gyspum content up to an optimum level, pointing out an enhancement for interparticle bonding and pozzolanic interactions in the soil matrix. Besides, higher gypsum rates resulted in a strength reduction by increased deformability, pointing out a distortion in the soil fabric and the formation of less effective bonding at excess rate of binder contents. Consequently, the findings revealed that construction material type gypsum can serve as an effective stabilizing binder for ML-type soils when applied at moderate rates. However potential durability problems and long-term performance should be carefully considered in practical applications.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

T.C. İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi

Etik Beyan

“There is no conflict of interest with any person/institution in the prepared article. Additionally, ethics committee approval is not required for this study.”

Teşekkür

All of the experimental studies carried out in the scope of this paper were held in the Geotechnical Laboratory of T.C. İstanbul Kültür University. The authors express their gratitude to Istanbul Kültür University for its support and contributions.

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Birincil Dil

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İnşaat Mühendisliği (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Ocak 2026

Kabul Tarihi

11 Nisan 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Gençdal, H. B., Fercan, N. Ö., Kartopu, C., & Güllü, S. M. (2026). Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, 5(2), 418-437. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1858310
AMA
1.Gençdal HB, Fercan NÖ, Kartopu C, Güllü SM. Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 2026;5(2):418-437. doi:10.62520/fujece.1858310
Chicago
Gençdal, Hazal Berrak, Nazife Özge Fercan, Can Kartopu, ve Salih Melih Güllü. 2026. “Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 5 (2): 418-37. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1858310.
EndNote
Gençdal HB, Fercan NÖ, Kartopu C, Güllü SM (01 Haziran 2026) Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 5 2 418–437.
IEEE
[1]H. B. Gençdal, N. Ö. Fercan, C. Kartopu, ve S. M. Güllü, “Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil”, Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, c. 5, sy 2, ss. 418–437, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.62520/fujece.1858310.
ISNAD
Gençdal, Hazal Berrak - Fercan, Nazife Özge - Kartopu, Can - Güllü, Salih Melih. “Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering 5/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 418-437. https://doi.org/10.62520/fujece.1858310.
JAMA
1.Gençdal HB, Fercan NÖ, Kartopu C, Güllü SM. Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 2026;5:418–437.
MLA
Gençdal, Hazal Berrak, vd. “Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil”. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering, c. 5, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 418-37, doi:10.62520/fujece.1858310.
Vancouver
1.Hazal Berrak Gençdal, Nazife Özge Fercan, Can Kartopu, Salih Melih Güllü. Influence of Gypsum Content and Curing Time on the Strength Behavior of Kaolin Soil. Firat University Journal of Experimental and Computational Engineering. 01 Haziran 2026;5(2):418-37. doi:10.62520/fujece.1858310