Experimental Investigation On The Strength And Engineering Characteristics Of Marine Clay Stabilized With Fly Ash And Lime

• Author(s):

  P.Prudhvi Teja | P.D. Sasikala

• Keywords:

  FlyAsh, Cementitious Compounds, Compressibility, Lime.

• Abstract:

  Marine Soil Refers To The Deposits Formed Beneath The Seabed And Is Also Commonly Found Along Coastal Areas. The Engineering Behavior Of Fully Saturated Marine Soil Is Considerably Different From That Of Partially Moist Or Dry Soil. It Generally Contains A High Percentage Of Organic Matter And Exhibits Expansive Characteristics, Undergoing Swelling And Shrinkage As Its Moisture Content Changes. These Volume Variations Can Adversely Affect The Stability Of Foundations And Other Civil Engineering Structures, Resulting In Increased Construction And Maintenance Costs In Coastal Regions. To Overcome These Challenges, Ground Improvement Techniques Are Widely Adopted To Enhance The Engineering Properties Of Marine Soil So That It Satisfies Foundation And Infrastructure Requirements. Maintaining A Consistent Moisture Condition Around And Beneath Foundations Is Considered One Of The Most Effective Methods For Minimizing The Harmful Effects Associated With Expansive Soils. For The Present Investigation, Marine Clay Samples Were Collected From The Coastal Region Of UPPADA Village In Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh. The Primary Reason For Selecting Marine Clay From This Location Is The Recent Announcement By The Government Of Andhra Pradesh Regarding The Construction Of A Fishing Harbour In The Area. Therefore, A Preliminary Investigation Has Been Carried Out To Assess The Engineering And Strength Characteristics Of The Locally Available Marine Clay. At The Same Time, The Disposal Of Industrial Waste Materials Has Become A Significant Environmental Concern. Fly Ash, A By-product Generated From Coal-fired Thermal Power Plants, Is One Such Material With Considerable Potential For Reuse. Although Fly Ash Possesses Limited Cementitious Properties On Its Own, It Reacts With Moisture To Produce Cementitious Compounds That Improve The Strength And Compressibility Behavior Of Soils. Accordingly, This Experimental Study Aims To Enhance The Properties Of Marine Clay While Promoting The Beneficial Utilization Of Industrial Waste. The Research Focuses On Evaluating The Influence Of Fly Ash And Lime On The Strength Characteristics Of Marine Clay.

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• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I7105755

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 7 July 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-07-04

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