Geotechnical Properties of Cement-Treated Champlain Sea Clay-Video

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The presentation examines laboratory treatment of sensitive, highly compressible Champlain Sea clay using deep soil mixing with cement and alternative binders. Researchers mixed clay samples with cement-based slurries, cured them, and tested strength and geotechnical and microstructural properties. Cement significantly increased strength—up to 4.5 MPa after 300 days—while slag and cement kiln dust also performed well. Treatment reduced compressibility and pore sizes, with microscopy and X-ray diffraction showing cementitious products forming a binding matrix. The results demonstrate that cement treatment is viable, but further research, including field trials and studies of salinity, binder dosages, and design methods, is needed.

Keywords

Champlain Sea clay

deep soil mixing

cement stabilization

geotechnical properties

binder alternatives