Sustainable stabilisation of expansive subgrade soil using bio-stimulation based microbially induced calcite precipitation process and waste fibre reinforcement
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Abstract
This study introduces a novel method for stabilising expansive subgrade soils by integrating microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) process with a synergistic combination of waste sugarcane bagasse and recycled polyester fibres. This innovative approach aims to enhance strength properties and reduce volume susceptibility. The study demonstrates increases in Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS), Split Tensile Strength (STS), and California Bearing Ratio (CBR), while substantially decreasing linear shrinkage, swell strains and pressures, indicating improved soil stability. The study also investigates the microstructural and chemical transformations through SEM-EDS, FTIR, and DSC-TGA, further corroborated by 16S metagenomic sequencing to understand microbial dynamics. Optimal stabilisation results were obtained with 0.5% fibre content and a four-day mellowing period, enhancing soil structure and durability by calcite precipitation and leveraging the combined benefits of natural and synthetic fibres. These fibres strengthen the soil structure and facilitate calcite nucleation, ensuring lasting stability, particularly valuable for stabilising expansive subgrade soils.
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OpenAlex topics: Microbial Applications in Construction Materials · Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics · Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
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Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
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CASR, BUET
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