Mechanical properties and toughening effect of rice straw fiber-reinforced soil
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Abstract
In this study, lime soil was reinforced with preservative-treated rice straw fibers to improve its brittle behavior and overall performance. Straw fibers of varying lengths and amounts were used, and the resulting unconfined compressive strength, shear strength, and flexural strength of the reinforced soil were determined. The effect of fiber reinforcement on the mechanical properties and fracture toughness of limestone soils was determined, and the finite element (FE) software ABAQUS was used to analyze the specimen loading, crack extension, and specimen damage for developing a fracture toughness prediction model. The test results showed that the compressive strength, shear strength, and Mode I fracture toughness of soil increased with the fiber length and content. Also, a linear correlation between fracture toughness and unconfined compressive strength and shear strength was found. Therefore, the fracture toughness can be predicted by establishing a correlation equation. The disparity between the simulated fracture toughness obtained by FE analysis and that measured laboratory test is <3 %, validating the reliability and accuracy of the developed model. From the FE model analysis, crack propagation can be divided into four stages, i.e., no crack, crack appearance, crack development and expansion, and crack penetration. The friction and interlocking force between the rough texture of the fiber surface and the soil and the skeleton structure formed by the fiber in the soil can overcome the soil force. Therefore, the toughness of fiber-reinforced soil is better than that of lime soil.
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OpenAlex topics: Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization · Landfill Environmental Impact Studies · Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
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