EFFECTS OF LOADING CONDITIONS DURING CURING ON DRY DENSITY AND SHEAR STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT OF CLAYEY SOIL MIXED WITH CONVERTER STEELMAKING SLAG

Abstract

 In this study, the effects of loading conditions of overburden pressure during curing of clayey soil mixed with steelmaking slag on the dry density and shear strength development were investigated.

 The results show that the later the final overburden pressure acts, the smaller the consolidation settlement and the smaller the dry density. It was found, however, that at 28 days of age, even at such small dry densities, the shear strength due to solidification was dependent on the magnitude of the final overburden pressure. However, the earlier the final overburden pressure is reached, the earlier the increase in shear strength is expected to occur.