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Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage

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Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage

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High-plasticity clay soils are widely regarded as problematic geomaterials because of their susceptibility to volumetric instability, limited strength, and high compressibility. Among various ground improvement techniques, cement-based stabilization has been widely adopted to enhance the engineering properties of such soils. In the present study, stabilization of a high-plasticity clay soil at a low cement dosage (5%) was experimentally investigated using three different cement types. A series of laboratory tests, including compaction characteristics, consistency limits, unconfined compressive strength, swelling potential, and compressibility, were conducted on both untreated and cement-treated specimens. In addition, the effects of curing regime and curing period on the performance of stabilization at low cement dosage were evaluated for different cement types. The results indicate that even at low cement dosage, measurable improvement can be achieved under appropriate curing conditions. At low cement dosage, stabilization performance is governed more by curing conditions and curing duration than by cement type. In particular, maintaining sufficient moisture is essential for sustained strength development and effective stabilization.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Curing conditions, Engineering behavior, High-plasticity clay, Low cement dosage, Soil stabilization

Kaynakça

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Polat, A., & Avcı, E. (2026). Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 16(3), 867-877. https://doi.org/10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500
AMA
1.Polat A, Avcı E. Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;16(3):867-877. doi:10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500
Chicago
Polat, Ali, ve Eyübhan Avcı. 2026. “Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage”. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16 (3): 867-77. https://doi.org/10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500.
EndNote
Polat A, Avcı E (01 Ağustos 2026) Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16 3 867–877.
IEEE
[1]A. Polat ve E. Avcı, “Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage”, Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 867–877, Ağu. 2026, doi: 10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500.
ISNAD
Polat, Ali - Avcı, Eyübhan. “Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage”. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 16/3 (01 Ağustos 2026): 867-877. https://doi.org/10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500.
JAMA
1.Polat A, Avcı E. Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;16:867–877.
MLA
Polat, Ali, ve Eyübhan Avcı. “Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage”. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 16, sy 3, Ağustos 2026, ss. 867-7, doi:10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500.
Vancouver
1.Ali Polat, Eyübhan Avcı. Stabilization performance of high-plasticity clay under low cement dosage. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 01 Ağustos 2026;16(3):867-7. doi:10.17714/gumusfenbil.1882500