Application of Cane Ash on Compressive Strength of Soil Uncovered to MgSO4 
Mark Mikhail1, Amin Chegenizadeh2, Mahdi Keramatikerman3, Geoffrey Burns4, Sergei Terzaghi5, Hamid Nikraz6
1Mark Mikhail*, was with Curtin University Bentley Campus in Perth, Western Australia.
2Dr. Amin Chegenizadeh, is with Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
3Dr. Mahdi Keramatikerman, is with Arup Australia, Queensland, Australia.
3Geoffrey Burns, is a Geotechnical Lead with Arup Australia, Queensland, Australia.
4Sergei Terzaghi, is a Geotechnical Lead with Arup America, Los Angeles, USA.
5Professor Hamid Nikraz, is with Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Manuscript received on April 05, 2020. | Revised Manuscript received on April 25, 2020. | Manuscript published on April 30, 2020. | PP: 184-191 | Volume-9 Issue-4, April 2020. | Retrieval Number: D6643049420/2020©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.D6643.049420
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Abstract: 74 unconfined compressive strength tests (UCS) were conducted to examine effect of the Sugarcane Bagasse ash (SCBA) on compressive behavior of clay stabilized with cement, mixed with various cane ash contents, when uncovered to magnesium sulphate (MgSO4 ). The analysis showed an enhancement in the range of 10% to 35% for control specimens and an enhancement of 60% to 180% for magnesium sulfate exposed specimens. Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis also showed interaction of clay and cement particles with sulphate confirming the results in the laboratory.
Keywords: Sulfate Attack; UCS; Clay; Cement; Bagasse Ash.