Abstract
Treating sandy soil using a microbial induced calcite precipitation (MICP) process has been studied substantially in the past years. However, it is still a challenge to apply the MICP or other similar approach to treat fine-grained soil. In this paper, difficulties and challenges of using biocement to treat fine-grained soil such as marine clay are discussed. Different approaches adopted so far are reviewed. Some preliminary data are presented to illustrate the possibilities of improving the shear strength properties of clay using biotreatment or a MICP process through a so-call bioencapsulation method. However, the mechanisms behind the improvement in soil properties are yet to be fully understood. The cost-effectiveness is another issue that has yet to be addressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-32 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Geotechnical Special Publication |
| Volume | 2016-January |
| Issue number | 269 GSP |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 1st Geo-Chicago Conference: Sustainability and Resiliency in Geotechnical Engineering, Geo-Chicago 2016 - Chicago, United States Duration: Aug 14 2016 → Aug 18 2016 |
Bibliographical note
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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Building and Construction
- Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
